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Craftsman 917.272759 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 180 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
180 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272759
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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: Table Of Contents

    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- _,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 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree before mowing. Stop machine if anyone limbs, etc. enters the area. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall •...
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. _asoline 1.25 In the state of California the above is re- Unleaded Capacity and quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Type: Regular nia Public Resources Code). Other states Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • 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 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- NOTE: You may now roll or drive your semble adjustment knob and flat tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor washer loosely. Do not tighten. from the skid. 6.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    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 Lift • The average lawn should be cut to ap- Position proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot Clutch Lever months. For healthier and better looking ,,,, lawns, mow often and after moderate Position growth.
  • 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 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing below) performance and proper discharge of 6. When engine starts, leave throttle material. Regulate ground speed by control in choke position until engine selecting a low enough gear to give the warms up and begins to run roughly.

  • Page 17: Operation

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'°_÷_ _o____o_ REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chari Check Battery Level 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 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 ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replace the engine oil filter every season Air screen must be kept free of dirt and or every other oil change if the tractor is chaff to prevent engine damage from used more than 100 hours in one year. overheating.
  • Page 21 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free clamps are properly positioned. of all gasoline, oil, etc. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- • Protect painted surfaces with auto- line. motive type wax.
  • Page 22 TO INSTALL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest side. If the following front-to-back adjust- position. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level tor shield to right side of tractor.
  • 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 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not 6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage has MOWER"...
  • Page 25 2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover Keps to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK Bolt cable (D) to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Positive TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE (Red) ORDER Cable...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    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 27: Storage

    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 _,WARNING: Never store the tractor acids during storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    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 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 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 SCHEMATIC I I I _ _LAO_ BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK • WP{_TE '©:C_ SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK I BLACK BLACK SLACK (CLUTCH LUFTF_ H _ ] ATT MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING CONNECTOR...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch lgn 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 178861...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 206 _ chassis-Laser -It.stlt 29...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X558 Hood Assembly Laser 184921 Bumper Hood Large 1.75...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 GROUND DRIVE d rive-fender.stl...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 173937 Bolt Hex Peerless 206-545C 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 Thr 146682 Spring Brake Return STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 12000028 Ring Retainer 134683...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 STEERING ASSEMBLY _P'--'---- 42 steering_pLIt_47...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 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 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 ENGINE 78 q OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1 cyl_l 7 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 137040 Line, Fuel 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 181654 Plug, Drain Oil Easy 1/4-20 x 1/2 124028X Bushing Snap...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-rh.1piece 3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 173288 Link, Front Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin, Groove 175689 Trunnion 12000002...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 SEAT ASSEMBLY seaUt.knob KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Belt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X...
  • Page 43 184730 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Hood Side 172331 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Deck 184899 188093 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Owner's Manual, English 156439 188094 Decal, Fender Danger Owner's Manual, Spanish 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" PART WHEELS &TIRES...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 MOWER DECK i147 142 _112 119 _ 19 F 9---" _116 42 D man-t-path stlt3.
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 149846 Front 144959 V-Belt Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 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 917.272759 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-E1 718' 1019 LABEL KIT 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 5240 1022 7506 868@ 358 ENGINE GASKET 943 o 20 @ 8170 1022 691 (_ 1027_ 1266 8420...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-E1 238 @ 1022 6170 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1022 1 O2 305A 127_ 1070 1265 1005 1044_ 1o51...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-E1 1266A_ 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 104 _ 231_ 987_) 105 _ 137 0 276@ ,17_ 0170 ,266A 93_"_ 106 [_ 142 _ 634A_-_ 634._ 647_ 137 _ 276 @ 1127 729_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690525 Q Pin-Float Hinge Q Valve-Float Needle 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 231855 Q Seat-Inlet 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690577 697188 Sump-Engine 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke)
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272759 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31M777,TYPE NUMBER 0234-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697191 Gasket Set-Engine 690968 .+ Seal-Valve 19203 Flywheel Puller 393456 Wire/Connector-Alternator 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 690589 ° O Ring Seal (Oil Pump Cover) 690283 Plug 694393...
  • 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.
  • Page 56 Get it fixed, at your home or ourst Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand apphances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and coohng 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.