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Craftsman 917.272067 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.272067 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272067
• 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 pro, Mon- 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 operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by retuming your Craftsman riding equipment your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
  • 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 serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION I1. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the...
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence 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 shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 6 REPAIR AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. _,ND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES )IL TYPE SAE 10W30(above 32°F) • Read and observe the safety rules. API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) •...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Shaft Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal Battery (See TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID Door Operation section for location controls) function 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest INSTALL SEAT...
  • 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 Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments Place front of mulcher plate over front...
  • Page 11 Thesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON °vl,_._=P _[ PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED ®SI r 'l R N H L A'i-rACHMENT...
  • 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 Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor 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 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 Attachment over 6 inches in height should "Engaged" Lift Lever High mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired Position _; j_i'_?sition height. "'_'" LoWtion TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels...
  • 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- control to the fast position. tion before operating the tractor. •...
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly 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...
  • Page 18 1 . Change more ofte_ whon operaUf_gunder a hoaw load or in high ambient tompeta_ms. 5 - If eqLdppedwilh 8djus_.13_ syslem. 2 - Serv_e more often when operating In dirty or dusty _ndqtio_s. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance=free bakery, 3 °...
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 20 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging system and fluid maintenance is not required for which is sufficient for normal use. How- the life of the transaxle. Should the ever, periodic charging of the battery with...
  • Page 21 TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. After oil has drained completely, close 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 each season. If fuel filter becomes used more than 100 hours in one year. clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-...
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 24 • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT from trunnion on both front links. • Raise mower to its highest position. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, equal number of turns.
  • Page 25 Remove belt from stationary idler and BELT INSTALLATION clutching idler. Install new belt in reverse order of Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. removal. Carefully remove belt 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 Washers 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to Retaining creep. 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Axle 4. Start engine and test. Cover If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. Motion Control Neutral Lock Gate Square Key -------"-_-...
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- REPLACING BATTERY SEMBLY ,_CAUTION: Do not short battery 1. Raise hood. terminals by allowing a wrench or any Unsnap headlight wire connector. other object to contact both terminals at Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at the same time.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATION TEST- 6. Move throttle control lever from slow to The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, However, minor adjustment may be required turn idle fuel adjusting needle out to compensate for differences in fuel, (counterclockwise)
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor Also, 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 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower LOSS of power Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing. (continued) Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change spark...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Place throttle control in Poor grass Engine speed too slow. discharge "FAST" position. Travel speed too fast. Shift to slower speed. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Level mower deck. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER FUEL IGNITION SW_CH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS BROW N EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATrERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE RELAY...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 uric x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, |nterlock N OprdN Opn 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11"...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES • °...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H, 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558 Hood Assembly Laser...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 GROUND DRIVE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 134683 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Gr 314-0510 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro STD561210 Pin Cotter t/8 x 1 CAD 137057 Spacer...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 ENGINE .°_ _.:,,._, ,,] _._ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV460-26509 ..174667 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, 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 Spring 145006...
  • Page 45 177325 Decal, Hood Side 165800X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 172331 Decal, Deck 165799)(428 163204 Decal By Pass LT Hydro Decal, Fender, Craftsman 169210 156439 Owner's Manual, English Decal, Fender Danger 180991 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" 180992 Owner's Manual, Spanish...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 LIFTASSEMBLY 13---o_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 1201B3X Boarin 9, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 MOWER DECK _47 142 119'...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141043 Guard, TUV Idler STD533107 Bolt 149846 Knob CustomOval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 V-Belt Front 73800600 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 50 122- 119- 120- _127 351_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 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,Trunion Machined 142887 Brake Actuating Pin...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Block, cylinder 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Use Short Block 12 522 50) (Qty.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460y TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I AIR INTAKE _-s]--...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 M5x0.8xf0 Washer, plain 1/4" 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/6" 24-466-10-S Plate, blower housing 24-162-03-S Screen,...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS _,X,X ----6 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION > _..--, _;P--s o,::...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12.079-11-S Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-237-0t-S Clamp, cable M8x1.25x70 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange 25-098-04-S Starter assembly M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket (Includes 3-8) M6xl.Ox20 (2)
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 EXHAUSTJ FUEL SYSTEM I...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272067 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 12-853-115-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket...
  • 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...
  • Page 64 (U.SA.andCar_da) WWW.Se_lrs,ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anyane,dayor_ht(U.S._ onk) www,sears,_3m For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.- 11 p.m., 7days av,_ek (1-800-,366-7278)

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