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Craftsman 917.272064 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272064
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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
5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubdcatod 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 material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects, Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedeus injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or stodng the machine. Allow •...
  • Page 4 CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area, is not alert to the _esenoe of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shill that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. AND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL TYPE SAE 10W30(above 32°F) • Read and observe the safety rules. API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30 (below32°F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 1) Lock 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 1) Locknut 5/16-18 1 St>_ed;g n Steering _ Boot Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal Batter TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST updght position. BRAKE" 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. BAI"FERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER "i_MP LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment ignition Switch Clutch Ammeter ..
  • Page 13 eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the 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 • For best cutting performance, grass Attachment Clutch Lever Attachemnt over 6 inches in height should be "Engaged" mowed twice. Make the first cut Position relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Position Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slighUyoff the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in opereUng position.
  • Page 15 NOTE: To protect hood from damage IMPORTANT: When operating in when transporting your tractor on a truck temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and clean winter grade gasoline to help secured to tractor. Use an appropriate insure good cold weather starting.
  • Page 16 WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and IMPORTANT: Should your transmission above) require removal for service or replace- 7. When engine starts, move the throttle ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- tion before operating the tractor. control to the fast position. The attachments and ground drive 1.
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be propedy leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See "TO grass and trash. Clean after each use. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this the grass clippings many times and manual.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Ched( Brake Og_atk)n ;heck TIl_ Pint.sum Cllec_ Opl_t or _nce T Lnt*r_k S y=_._ R ch_ L_o,, F _._ Sh=k'l_enJReplace MO,_r Blad_ Ch_K:kBa_ Level Check Transaxle CooNng Adjubt 8_ade Belt(s) Tension II_e Ad_us_ M otlo_ Drive BOI_s) Tension Ch_k...

  • Page 19: Operation

    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 hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 20 BATTERY TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID Your tractor hasabattery charging system The transaxle was sealed at the factory which i ssufficient fornormal use.How- and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 21 8. Use gauge o noilfillcap/dipstick TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER checking level.Insert dipstick intothe 3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. tube and rest t he oilfillcaponthe 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. tube. D o not thread the cap onto the 5.
  • Page 22 ENGINE OIL FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season The fuel filter should be replaced once or every other oil change if the tractor is each season. If fuel filter becomes used more than 100 hours in one year. clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure- 1.
  • Page 23 _kCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking broke. 2, Place motion control lever in neutral (N) posiUon, 3. Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position, 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, 6, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug,...
  • Page 24 • To raise front of mower, loosen nut =1 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT from trunnion on bothfront links. • Raise mower to its highest position. Tighten nut "E" on beth front links an • At the midpoint of beth sides of mower, equal number of turns.
  • Page 25 2. Remove belt from stationary idler and BELT INSTALLATION - clutching idler. 4. Install new belt in reverse order of 3. Pull bolt slack toward rear of tractor. removal. Carefully remove bolt upwards from 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves transmission input pulley and over and inside all belt guides.
  • Page 26 2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to WashersA 1/2 inch in the direction it is tryingto Retaining_ creep. Ring\ f_==_! 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Axle 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. MotionControl NeutralLock Gate Lever...
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- REPLACING BATTERY SEMBLY 411CAUTION: Do notshort battery 1. Raise hood. terminals by allowing a wrench or any 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. other object to contact both terminals at 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at the came time.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATIONTEST - The carburetor has been _t at the factory 6. Mm'e thrcttle esntrdl leverfloraslow to and adjustment shouldnot be necessary fast position.If enginehesitates or dies, However,minora_ustment may be required turn idle fuel a_usting needle out to compensate for differences in fuel, (connterdodoMsa) 1/8 turn.
  • Page 29 Also, experience indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohel or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation more.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See =TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 31 [I_OUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3, Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. continued) 4. ClealVreplace air filter. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poorg_ss 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in dlscha_e "FAST"position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Mower deck not level. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 SCHEMATIC AMME]]ER (OPTIONAL) v,'_rfE IGNI nON PLUG SPARK UNIT OPERATOR 1Wl_ PLUGS ON DYL ENGINES) OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAy HEADUGHTS "C_TA ---O-- IGNmON SWITCH NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS pOSrI1QN CIRCUIT _MAKI_ M÷G+AI NONE WIRING INSULATEO CLIPS RUNRJ(_HT B+A1 A2+L...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 ELECTRICAL [ ..•...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 114-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, Tntedock N Opn/N Opn 1661_ Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917,272064 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drav/oar 17060612 Screw 3/6-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/D_h 168337X013 _ash S'10533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155027 Panel, E)_h, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerrnan GdUe P/L t72107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ST1_51143 Washer ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) HydroGr 314-0510 154778 Keepar Belt Engine Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 134683 Keeper Belt Engine STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 10040400...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 STEERINGASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steeflng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindte Assembty, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748"< Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27132 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272064 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, ThmilJe 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CVI 6.5-43530 159420 Muffler 12_41-03 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube DmLnOi1Easy $1_551237 Washer 169537 Shield Bm/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 BOlt, Cardage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 12125OX Spring...
  • Page 45 17732.5 Decal, Hood Side 165799X428 pad Footrest RH STLT 172331 Decal Deck 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 163204 Decad,Fender, Craftsman 178459 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 178460 Owner's Manual, Spanish 146046 Decal, V-Bed Drive Schematic WHEELS & TIRES KEY pART NO.
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inrler Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft ASSembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 1200C_02 E-Ring 15211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Grtp, Handle, Fluted 122355X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 MOWERDECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272064 MOWERDECK pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Oeck Assembly, 42" 144959 V-Be_t BTD533107 Bolt 73800600 Nut Lock Hex wllns, 3/8-16 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Mulcher Cover Front 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10-24 x 5/6 165466 Bracket Sway Bat 38/42"...
  • Page 50 119- 120- , ;o...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 HYDRO GEARTRANBAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 142883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142881 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170354 Swashplate, Trunlon Machined 142887 Broke Actuating Pin 170410 Ht1_cs1/4-20x_ W/patch,...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16,5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 CYLINOER HEN), VALVE AND BREATHER I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 CRANKCASE CYLINDER READ/VALVEItBR_THER pART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01-5 Lifter, valve (2) Binck, cylinder 12-755-94-5 Kit, cylthder head (Use Short Block 12 522 50: (Includes 3-17, 12-445-02.S Strap, lifting Gaskets 12 041 Ol-S (Qty.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER 43530 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IG NI'I1ON/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange MlOx1.5x45 M5x0.8xl0 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12-146-07-S Plate, blower housing...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 917.272064 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS I OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER 43530 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, he:<. flange M8x1.25x70 12-079-07-S Linkage, choke 25-098-07-S Starter assembly 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable (Includes 3-8) 24_086-43-S Screw, bex. flange 12-755-54-S Kit, ddve end M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 CRANKSHAFT J EXHAUST J ='---e _ L _' _, _'E.
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272064 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl,O 12-014-37-S Cmnkchafl (Includes 2) M-629116-S Stud M6X1,0X116 12-139-01-S Plug, cup 12-853-95-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4, 5. 6 qty 1, 12-454-03.S.
  • 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. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution hw en changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 64 For repair ofmajorbrand appliances in yourown home... no matterwho made it, no matterwhosoldit! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ An,/dme, c_yor night (1-800-46_-4663) (U,S,A.andCanada For repair of carry-in products likevacuums,lawn equipment, and electronics, callfor _e nearestSears Partsand Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 AnyOne, dayor r_ (U.S.A. o_y) www_ For thereplacementparts, accessories a nd owner's manuals that you needto do-it-yourseff,call SearsPartsDirectS_!