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Craftsman 917.272681 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 17.5 hp,42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HI:', 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272681
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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 aware of the mower discharge direc- A(_WARNING: In order to prevent ac- tion and do not point it at anyone.
  • 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 W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- 'GAP: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years of (MPH): Reverse: dependable operation. But like all products,...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 1/2-20 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Steering Wheel Adapter Shaft (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette...
  • 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 bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate of tractor. instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. 5.
  • Page 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your trac- (If previously removed) tor, check to see that the brake is properly 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in upright position. the Service and Adjustments section of 2.
  • 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 NIGH 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. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever Lift Lever...
  • 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 safetyl mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT: The motion control lever • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool does not return to neutral (N) position season and to over 3 inches during hot when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. months.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already filled the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is be- Before driving the unit in cold weather, ing removed from hydraulic drive system. the transmission should be warmed up as 5.
  • Page 17 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 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_,_ _-_ ,_,_ _ _-_. ,_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV,OE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR 4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when per- shown. forming any maintenance. 5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. BRAKE OPERATION Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
  • Page 20 ENGINE BATTERY LUBRICATION Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- Only use high quality detergent oil rated ever, periodic charging of the battery with with API service classification SF-SJ. an automotive charger will extend its life. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade •...
  • Page 21 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward Handle slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
  • Page 22 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Blower Housing The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- Screws '_-___, S_ews retor, replacement is required. 1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. 2.
  • Page 23 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING , To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" 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 25 Mandrel With parking brake "Engaged" Pulley this nut. If further brake adiustment is necessary contact a Sears or other qualified service center. TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT brake system which is mounted on the Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Engine Puileylo1° Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before op- erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS- MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not...
  • Page 27 If your battery is too weak to start the engine, Seat Jtshould be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, fellow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor Js equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system.
  • Page 28 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING - may be performed by any non-road engine...
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- or using ethanol or methanol) can attract tor will not be used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and _WARNING: Never store the tractor...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 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 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (continued) housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. not rotate (con't) 3. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. Contact aSears or other qualified service center.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 SCHEMATIC "_ I I I _ _°_ BATTERY HELt RELt FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) _LA_K '©'C> SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEATSWITCH IGNITION NOT OCCUPIED SWITCH GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK PLUG {GNITIONuNIT_@ (2 ELUGS ON TWI_ CYL ENGINES) LINE FUEL...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 ELECTRICAL I . I...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt He;< Hd I/4-20 Unc × 3/4 I76689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch Interlock 175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red I46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/I6 wire red 175I 58...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis Laser _ltstlt_27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-I6x 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x I/2 17490608 185682X558 Hood Assembly Laser...
  • Page 38 GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 drip-e-hydro.stir...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 GROUNDDRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transmission (See Breakdown) 169182 Strap, Torque, Rh Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 I37057 Spacer, Axle Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Ga 165868 Rod, Shift I2I 749X STD561210 Pin, C_tter 1/8 x 1 12000001...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 STEERING ASSEMBLY _teering pLIt 4_...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Aasembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.HH. 62661-1 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x I-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x I-I/4 x I6 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-b&lcyl...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Cx)ntrol Throt/Ch 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x I/2 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 8IC707-0230-EI Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 137352 165291 Gasket I 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain oil easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8...
  • Page 44 917.272681 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-I/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-I6 Une × I...
  • Page 45 Decal, Customer Maintenance 169210 Decal, Bypass 184730 Decal Hood Side LTI000 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 184899 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Fender, Craftsman I65800X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 158439 Decal, Fender Danger I65799X428 138047 Decal, Battery I87796 Owner's Manual, English...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 / lift-rh, 1pieoe_3...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I59460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105787X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring tt5133-82 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I ×21 Ga. I20I 83X Bearing Nylong I25831X Grip Handle Fluted I22385X...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 MOWER DECK 103 105 ,o_ I_I/__ 42 D rnan4-path stir 3.
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt Shoulder 5/18-I8 Unc 165892 Mower Deck Aasembly, 42 I39888 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake STD533107 Bolt 184907 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 178515 Arm, Idler Front I55046 Spacer, Retainer 165460...
  • Page 50 "1- ..< ,,-I 12,8 =_.--I 20W60 DIL!/57 "4 I j'_127 SEAL AND O-RING K 3" 16 73 "4...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Aasembly I42883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Aasembly I42882 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Aasembly I42887 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashpla.te, Trunion Machined 170410 HFHCS I/4-20X2 W/Patch,...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 584_ 1264_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET _0 @ ,1,0 1022 524 @ 842 O 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNEWS MANUAL [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1 _5 VALVE GASKET 617 0 1022 238 O 1022 1029 5240 I o22 1119_ ss4'_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 334A_ 1091 1270 24° 276@ 95c_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1266A 937@ 127Q 276@ 93q# i17_ 1266A_ 9770ARBURETORGASKETSET 137_ 273@...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 305A 1265 697 e" 803_ 310_ 1070 1051_ 513_ 803A 310_ NOTE: For R_cem_nt S_r_r Motor, See Reference...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 697492 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 697241 KibCarburetor Overhaul Side) 697190 Carburetor 391086 , SeaFOil (Magneto bide,} 695005 Plug-Welch 697106 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272681 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-SparkPlug 892424 TerminaFSparkPlug 891891 Washer (Governor Crank) 890968 .+ SeaFValve 897122 Elbow-Intake 495877 KitPinion Spring 898083 FilteFAir Cleaner Cartridge 393456 Wire-Connector/Alternator 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 691641...
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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