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Craftsman 917.272241 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.272241 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic lawn tractor
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20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272241
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
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
Visit our Craftsman website: www,sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www,sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED'FWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting m achine iscapable ofamputating hands a nd feet and throwing,objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. I1. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, arid follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss--of- instructions in the manual and on the control arid tipover accidents, which can re- suit in severe injury or death.
  • Page 4 ttt. CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a close_ area. Tragic accidents con occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blac attachment bolts, tight and keep Children are often attracted to the equipment in good condition.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so ,_kCAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in that you will not have to stop or shift neutral, you may lose control of the while on the slope, tractor. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If ,_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments tires lose traction, disengage the...

  • Page 6: Oil Type

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIRAGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. ANDTYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL TYPE SAE 10W30 • Read and observe the safety rules. (ABOVE 32°F) • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 ing, caring for and using your tractor.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering SteeringSleeve Wheel insert Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower Retainer Springs (2)Flanged (1)Front Plate " (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) 10/%, (4) Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels i-O_ (4) Retainer Springs __(double loop) ) Washers (4) Shoulder Bolt...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    Your new tractor hasbeen assembled atthe factory w ith 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. Review the video cassette before you begin.
  • Page 9 4. Push down onseat t oengage 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps shoulder belt i nslotand pull s eat have been completed. towards rear o ftractor. 2. Check e_gine oil level and fill fuel 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and tank with gasoline.
  • Page 10 TOATTACH N OSE ROLLER 6. Install belt into electric dutch pulley 1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8x16 groove. 7. Place the suspension arms on gauge w ashers, andnose roller between deck mounting brackets as outward pointing deck pins. Retain shown. Besure toposition brackets with double loop retainer spdng with oncorrect side, a sshown.
  • Page 11 v' CHECKLIST CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY at the factory for shipping purposes. YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO Correct tire pressure is important for best ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST cutting performance.
  • Page 12 These s ymbols may appear onyour t ractor orinliterature supplied with theproduct, Learn a nd understand their m eaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGtNE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWERHE_GHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...

  • Page 13: Throttle Control

    KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES B EFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Light Switch Position Igni'don Attachment Clutch Switch Switch Amme_r...
  • Page 14 The operation ofany tractor canresult in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments I or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 The cutting height r ange i s approxi- TO STOP MOWER BLADES o mately 1-1/2 to4".The heights are disen_lecleattachment clutch control. measured from theground t otheblade _,CA[J'IIOH: De not operate the mower tipwith theengine n ot r unning. These without either the entire grass catcher, on heights are mowers so equipped, or the deflector approximate end may vary...
  • Page 16 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- _kCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank MENTS filler neck. De not overfill. Wipe off any Tow only theattachments that a re spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use recommended byandcomply with gasoline near an open flame.
  • Page 17 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP 6. Engage transmission by placing Before driving the unit in cold weather, freewheel control in ddving position the transmission should be warmed up as (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section follows: of manual). 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 7.

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    CheCkBrakeOperation CheCk Tire Plessufe Check Operator Prelsence and T 1In_cxsy_lems Ri cr_ck f= L0o_Fasleners S hBrpe_'Replace Mowe_ B_ des I_/_ T J..D,'_ion C ha_ IV / Check Batteo/Level clean Bafleq/and Tewninals CheCk Transaxle Cooling Adjust B_de Eelt(sJ Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ft/_ Chl_Ck Engine Oil Level Change Er_gine Oil...

  • Page 19: Brake Operation

    TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, Always observe safety r ules w hen center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. performing anymaintenance. BRAKE O PERATION 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as Iftractor requires more than six(6)feet shown.
  • Page 20 • Keep battery and terminals clean. ENGINE • Keep battery bolts tight, LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classificationSF-SJ, NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 21 Oil Drain Valve NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. 6. Remove nut and cartridge plate. Closed 7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. Locked 8. Check rubber seal for damage and Position proper position around stud.
  • Page 22 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden • Clean e ngine, battery, seat, f inish, etc. hose to clean your tractor unless the all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free carburetor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL M OWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- Adjust themower while tractor isparked ments, check that beth front linksare onlevel ground o rdriveway. Make sure equal In length. tiros arepropedy inflated (See "PROD- • If links are not equal in length, adjust UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 24 5. Remove anydirtorgrass c lippings 4. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel which may have accumulated around pulley. mandrels andentire u pper d eck 5. Remove belt from center mandrel surface. pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel 6. Disconnect R.H. suspension from pulley.
  • Page 25 4. Road t est t ractor TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE- for proper stopping MENT distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still Should your transmission require greater than six (6) feet in highest removal for service or replacement, it gear, further maintenance is neces- should be purged after reinstagation and sary.
  • Page 26 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK RED battery cable and carefuUy BATTERY remove battery from tractor. A, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries 4. Install new battery with terminals _enerate explosive gases. Keep sparks, same position as old battery, area and smoking matedals away from 5.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment shoutd not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

  • Page 28: Final Setting

    2. With engine o fftumidle fuel a djusting ACCELERATION TEST - needle i n (clockwise) closing i tfinger 5. Move throttle control lever from tight a nd then turn out(counterclock- fast position. If engine hesitates wise) 1 turn. dies, turn idle fuel adjusting ne_ FINAL SETTING out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn, Repeat test and continueto adj...
  • Page 29 immediately prepare your tractor for experiance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION NIII not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE _ 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded, 3, Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. [continued) housing. 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor g rass 1. Engine s peed t ooslow. 1. Place throttle control in discharge =FAST" position. 2. Travel speed t oo fast. 2. Shift to slower speed, 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing, 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 SCHEMATIC BAITESRY FUSE STARTER AMMETER OPTIONAL) ..CLUTCH / BRAKE i ..(PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCtJp fED) ELECTRIC CLUTCH FUEL i OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAy #1 _d_SOUENC40_RUT'OFF (IF SO EQUIPPED) (o PT_C,t,_,L) , ..HEAD- _H'rs PrO Swi'rcl_...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 114-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 114-26 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown BaBery Front Mount 145768 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 114 153664 Switch Interlock Push-in 175449 Harness, Ught...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawb_ 17060612 Screw, 3/6-16 x 3/4 Dash 172542X418 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 175256X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 172540X615 Hood Assembly 126_38X BumperHood 156437 Plate Battery...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272241 GROUND DRIVE PART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transakie (See Breakdown) 12000001 E-PJng Hydrogear Model 323-0510 123583X Key, Square 174367 Clutch Elec 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga, 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 174001X418 Console, Bhil_ 73800500 Nut Lonk Hex W/Ins.
  • Page 40 STEERINGASsEMTLP_y cTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,272241...

  • Page 41: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175139)(418 Steedng Wheel 172393 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 120(X_29 Ring, Klip 175121 Draglink STD551137 Washer, Lock...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 ENGINE • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175439X505 Control, Throitle ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model Number CV624-65578 149723 Muffler 146699 Pipe Exhaust Lh 1467CO Pipe Exhaust Rh 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 146629 ShdeldHeat 24_41_2 Gasket Kohler CV18-CV26 (See Engine Breakdown) 148456 Tube Drain Oi_Easy...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272241 SEATASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON 175134 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 114-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 71110616 Bolt 123740X Spring 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 123976X Locknat, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 145006...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177888 Decal, Hood/Seat 138047 Decal, Bagery Oiehsrd 174969 Reflector LH. 164757 Decal, Hp Engine 177909 Decal, Hood, R.H. 177913 Decal, Panel Side 177910 Decal HOOd,LH. 177918 Deca_, Engine 177917 Decal, Engine HP LH 149516 Decal, Batter/Dngr/Psn 133644...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 LIFTASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 176263 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lilt 138284 Pin, Groove 120_0002 E-PJng 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, L,H. 175371 Link, LJft,R.H.

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 MOWERDECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272241 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr 5 178944 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 72140608 BoltRDHD SONK 3/_-16unc x 1 4996M Retolner Spring 155986 Bar Pnt Adj.
  • Page 50 _.n -.4 .124 6-Sealant (Jolt d" etRr_he4te) S7-20WSO Oil - 78,80Z (OZ de 70.820 d' Huile) 127 ° Seal rand O_ng Kit (Phoquo 0 Sonne Jeu)
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE. - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170413 Sq. Hd. Bait 5/15-24-Ribbed 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 178782 Arm, Brake 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170415 SIo6ed Hex Nut 5/16-24 170354 Swashplate, Tr uaion Machined 170416...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65576 CRANKCASE I ;arter-Moteur 0--11...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKCASE H EADNALVF.JBREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/ 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front gasket (Includes 2-.4) Crankcase 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 782 24) 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.272241 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 'Q"mON'EL_C"'C'L BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I Habitation de souffleur et D6calentl...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER 65578 IGNITIONICHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-B Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4,and (Ind. 2-4) 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap 25-13g-16-S Plug, button 9/16 M4x0.7x25...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMB E R917.272241 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 ENGINE CONTROLS BTARTING _YSTEM I _narrant Svstt_mel _oteur Contr6Je LL.,-',-._ W OIL pAN / LUBRICATION De L'Huile Pan Lubdficatlon D--$ ._ _- 3__2_'...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER65578 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 24-199-07-S Pan, ofi aSSembly M8xl.25x80 (Includes 2-10) 25-og8-o8-s Starter, sOlenoid shift M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange assembly (Includes 4- M6x1.0x25 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6 mm M-841080-S Nut, hex.
  • Page 58 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272241 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 T YPE NUMBER 65578 EXHAUST Vllebrequln CRANKSHAFT I_chaDI3ement I FUEL SYSTEMI -'uel Svst6mel...

  • Page 59: Fuel System

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272241 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65578 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (thcludes 24-853-25-S Kit. carbureto_ w/ gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup (includes 2-4) 24-g41-15-S Gasket, carburetor 24-053-25 Carburetor assembly EXHAUST (For Information only PART available separately)
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL greater than 15°) never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exerc se extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 64 For repair of majorbrandappliances in your own home... no matterwhomade it,no matter whosold Forrepair of carry-in products likevacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronics, callfor thenearestSears Pads and Repair Center. www.sear_com For1hereplacement p arts,accessoriesand owner'smanuals _at you needto do-it-yourseff, c all Sears PadsDirectS"! 1-800-366-PART 6 a_m.- 11 p.m., 7 daysaweek (1-8oo-368-7278)

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