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Craftsman 917.272451 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 21.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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ICRAFTSMAN'J
LAWN TRACTOR
21.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272451
I_
his 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.
CAUTION:
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
5am-5pm,
Mon-Sat
-
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5am-5pm, Mon-Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-8O0-4-MY-HOME®.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Be sure the area is clear of other people Look for this symbol to point out before mowing.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with 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 limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine if • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn the •...
  • Page 6 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS of a new tractor. It has been designed, Gasoline engineered and manufactured to give Capacity Unleaded you the best possible dependability and I'ype: Regular performance. Should you experience any problem you _)il Type SAE 30 cannot easily remedy, please contact a 'API-SF-SJ): (above...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Steedng Wheel Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Video Casse_e Slope Sheet Keys...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    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

    INSTALL SEAT (See TO ROLLTRACTOR OFFSKID Operation Adjust seat before tightening adjustment section for location knob. function of controls) 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly of position.
  • Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments 2.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING 01 k ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON O%TE_P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE 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 SwiSh PosWon Attachment IgniUon Clu_h 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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 Lower mower with attachment lift The cutting height range is approximately control. 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured Start mower blades by engaging from the ground to the blade tip with the attachment clutch control. engine not running. These heights are TO STOP MOWER BLADES -...

  • Page 15: Before Starting The Engine

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- longer. Drain the gas tank, start the MENTS engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel Tow only the attachments that are next season. See Storage Instructions for recommended by and comply with additional...
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet below) grass will plug mower and leave 7. When engine starts, slowly push undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry choke control in until the engine before mowing.

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    REGULAR SERVICE " _/'_d,_'_SERVICE DATES Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems l# # Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades LubdcatJon Chart Check Batter/Level Clean Batter/and Terminals Check Transax;e Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level E Cha_eEnCne O, (w_h o, r,.er) I,/,_ Change Engine OH (without oil filter) 1_1,2...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing 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 BATrERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will which is sufficient for normal use. How- result in increased oil consumption when ever, periodic charging of the battery with used above 32°F.

  • Page 20: Spark Plugs

    CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick checking level. For accurate reading, To insure proper cooling, make sure the tighten dipstick cap securely onto the grass screen, cooling fins, and other tube before removing dipstick. Keep external surfaces of the engine are kept oil at =FULL"...
  • Page 21 TO AVIOD INJURY, WARNING: SERIOUS BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • 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" lower tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Mandrel Idler Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual).
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 5. Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, gate) position.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Weak or Dead...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the engine does not operate properly due to emission control devices and systems, which suspected carburetor problems, take your are being done at the customers expense, tractor to an authorized service center for may be performed by any non-road engine repair and/or adjustment.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or storage at the end of the season or if the using ethanol or methanol) can attract tractor will not be used for 30 days or moisture which leads to separation and more.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. 1. Out of fuel. Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not =CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ Cutting too much grass/too Loss of power fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves...
  • 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. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 SCHEMATIC BLACK FUSE STARTER AMMETER BL_CK (OPTIONAL) I ..SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNITION ,---_--- (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BC.ACI( (OPTIONAL) UNIT SPARK BLACX _ IGNITION PLUG FUELj (2 PLUGS ON _.uE liNE i TWiN CYL.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps He:<1/4-20 Unc 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 CoverTerminal 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES *°...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Aasembly 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172106X431 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X612 HoodAssembly 126938X BumperHood...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Bolt, He:<7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peedess206-545C STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring, Retum, Brake 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof 123666X Pulley,Transaxle 134683...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 STEERING •...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 SteeringWheel 172393 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 62661-1 Beedng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 12000(_9 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137 Washer, Lock...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 ENGINE _'_25 I OP_ONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170546 ControI,Throt Paddle ..Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 407777-0174-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right 171877 Bolt5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Seres 162797 Heat Shield Lt 165391 Gasket, Muffler 148456...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    181703 Decal, Lower Dash 138311 Decal, LiftHandle 181428 Decal, Rplcmnt 165800X428 Pad FootrestLH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman White 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 164065 Decal, Sting Whl Domed 183218 Owner's Manual, English 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst E/S...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 LIFTASSEMBLY 161718...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm LiftRH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove I 500 Zinc 12(X)0002 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X21 Ga 120183X Beadng Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X Gdp Handle 122365X...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 MOWER DECK _147...

  • Page 47: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION KnobCustom Oval 16589_ Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 136420 MulcherCover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar38/42" Deck 71081010 Screw Pan HD Phillip 10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272451 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206_545C 706A...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 TrensaxleCover 786026 DoweIPin 780086A Needle Bearing 5,'8" 792076A FlatWasher 770128 TransaxleCase ,312 ID x .059W 776395 Countershaft 790079 Brake Lever 776409 Output Shaft 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 792085A...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1o f "l_i) _'IL 305_ I lO19 _L K1T 447A 287 _/_ ._.4 0 6541 1095 VALVE GASKET 75oI 276 O 11T_8 OWNER'S MANUAL 1036 EMI_ION LABEL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 10_2 ,lOO 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 987 • 002A 8 104 _ los O 1123 O 404 O ss2A 8 117 e' 1124 _' 691 e 137 Q 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _ 276 0...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER407777,TYPENUMBER 0174-E1 ENGINE GASKET KIT 51 _ 276 _ 801"_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 .C_.linderAssembly 499804 Carburetor 499585 Kd-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 690993 Valve-Throttle Side) 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499806 FIoat-Carburator 690069 Sump-Engine 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer 693998...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272451 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 808656 Pump-Fuel 691012 Cover-Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 690999 Plate-Carburetor 690968...

  • Page 55: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    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 For repairof major brandappliancesin your own home... no matterwho made it,no matterwhosold Anytime, dayorr_ght (U.SJ_ and Canada) wlt,/w,seal'_ca For repairof carry-inproducts like vacuums,bwn equipment,and electronics, c allfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 An,pme, day orr_t (U.SAorgy) w.se_ll_.com For the replacementparts,accessories and owner'smanuals thatyou need to do-it-yourself, callSears PartsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6a.rn.-11psn., 7 daysaweek...

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