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Craftsman 917.272930 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.
917.272930
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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- • ILWARNING: In order to prevent acciden- 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 In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- iGasoline Capacity nia Public Resources Code). Other states land Type: Unleaded Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply iOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) on federal lands.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Extension teedng Shaft Steering Wheel Boot Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use 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 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 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 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 REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure 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 Engine Oil (with oil rifler) 1_1,2...
  • 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 I _IL WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, 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 Mandrel With parking brake "Engaged" 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 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable belt installation guide decal on bottom side brake system which is mounted on the of left footrest.
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- En£ MENT Clutching If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are Stationary positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. Center S FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN!CAMBER Keeper The front wheel toe-in...
  • Page 25 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- Positive terminal must be connected TERY first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. _kWARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- 1. Lift hood to raised position. erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame Remove terminal guard. and smoking materials away from bat- Disconnect BLACK battery...
  • Page 26 2. Loosen knob and remove cover as- TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL SEMBLY sembly from air cleaner. 3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, 1. Raise hood. loosen casing clamp screw and move 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. choke cable until choke is completely 3.
  • 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 _WARNING"...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM Fill fuel tank. 1. Out of fuel, Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine net"CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. before attempting to start.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" 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. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 SCHEMATIC °°° o1113 °LACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / SRAKJE (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK GROUND,NG CONNECTOR • (OPTIONAL) SPARK • IGNITION BLACK PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS TWIN CYL.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 ELECTRICAL i // "\...
  • Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _159 f142 _145 chassis-Laser -It.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L,H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R,H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly 184921...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 GROUND DRIVE <<! ,15( • 48 26 27 drive-fender, stit 26...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Pulley, Engine Peedess 206-545C 173937 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle STD551143 Washer 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 121520X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 STEERING...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 184704)<428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169848 Spindle Assembly_ LH. 169839 Spindle Assernbly_ R.H 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 × 1-5/8 × 16 Ga 12000029 Ring Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137 Washer, Lock...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION I70546X505 Control, Throttle Paddle I7720408 Screw, HexThd Cut I/4-20 x I/2 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 407777-0174-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust I59955 Exhaust Asm. Left I60589 Exhaust Asm. Right 171877 Bolt 5/16-18u oc x 3/4 W/Seres I62797 Heat Shield Lt 165391...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat I21246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 180166 I21248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin He;< 3/8-16uoc X 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20×I-1/2 19131610...
  • Page 43 Decal, Chassis 149516 Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 172331 Decal, Mower Srs I38311 Decal, Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT 186282 Decal, Fender, Craftsman I65800X428 156439 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Fender Danger I65799X428 186283 Decal, Hood Side I86867 Owcer's Manual, English...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 LIFT ASSEMBLY litt-rh, _pieoo 3...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION I59460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger I5947I Shaft Asm. Lilt I05767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-82 19211821 Washer 21/32 x I ×21 Ga I20183X Bearing Nylong I2563IX Grip Handle Fluted I22365X Button Plunger Read I39865...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 MOWER DECK ,148 106_ 103 105 103_ \/_F .> 117 _ 118" _112 _117 42 D man-t-path _lt 3,...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly. 42" I4I 043 Guard, TUV Idler STD533I 07 Bolt 184939 Knob Custom Oval V-Belt 138017 Bracket Aasembly, Sway Bar, I44959 Front STD541437 Muleher C_ver 165460...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Traasaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer 770128 Traasaxle Case .812 ID x .059W 776395 Countershaft 790079 Brake Lever 776409 Output Shaft 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x I-I/4"...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1019 L_-B_L KIT 447A 1017_ 1035 854 @ 1095 VALV_ GASKET _ET • 883 J 276 @ 1058OWNER'SMAJ_tMAL 1036EMISSIONLABEL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER407777,TYPE NUMBER0174-E1 36 _ 1022 1029 i 24o_ 913 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL ,J=_=A 6,33 616 _ 51 _L_L_ 276 @ 1oo 0 987 e 552A 8 104 _ 672 _'_ 7,12 404 _ _1,37 117 o 1124 f_'...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 75 (_) Ill8 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 943 @ 51 _ 1022842 276 @...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 890989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 391086 - Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499804 Carburetor 690069 Sump-Engine 690993 Valve-Throttle 693998...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272930 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 808656 Pump-Fuel 865A 891014 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865B 891015 Cover-Air Guide 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 890968 o+ Seal-Valve 690999 Plate-Carburetor 89I I27 Screw (Rocker Cover) 499488...
  • Page 55 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 56 Get, it:fixed, at:your home or' ours! 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.