Craftsman 917.272054 manual

Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272054 • 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 Craftsma[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Maintenance .......[...]

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 • Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual and on the machine before starting. • Onl_ allow responsible adults, who are[...]

III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert tothe presence ofchildren. Children are often attracted tothe machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn m[...]

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the stope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED _,NDTYPE: REGULAR 31LTYPE ShE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) 'API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC :GAP: .040") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 'MPH): 1 sT 1.2 2 N° 1.5 3 RD 2.4 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.8 6 TM 5.3 REVER[...]

Steering Wheel Insert C2 I_(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering ooo, Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 t teering Extension Shaft Seat __%.._, (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys I1 (2) Keys Video Cassette[...]

Your new tractor has been assemb|ed at the factory with exception of those parts lel unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must he tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette be you begin, TOOLS REQUI[...]

Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, 1. Remove adjustment knob end fiat washer secudng seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing, Remove the cardboard packing and discard, 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positi[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in updght position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. _CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from [...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A =` BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT r_'_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL H[...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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 Clutch Ammeter ..... - .. Throffie/Choke Control Light Switch Lift [...]

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. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKIN[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches dudng hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice, Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired h[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE C[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up pedod from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. • The attachments can al[...]

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires ([...]

• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary, TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINAL[...]

Every 100 beurs of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shroud[...]

CLEANING i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc, • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electdcal system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are pmpedy inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or undednflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position, • At the mi[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive bolt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). 2. Work bolt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull bolt away from mower. BELT[...]

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is i[...]

positive Terminal Negative Terminal Hex Nut Bolt Battery Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connec[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's eawice outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thro[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or ore. _,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winte[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Englnewlllnot turn over Engine clicks but will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5, Dirty air filter, 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7 Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 10.En[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil,[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction, 1or rotate mechanism. 2, Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower dave belt. drive belt. 3, Frozen idler pulley, 3. Replace idler pulley. 4, Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow, discharge Headligh[...]

SCHEMATIC T_C_R- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 RBD i AMM_ER (O_) iGNITION SWITCH _T_Ry SOLENOID _ , F_E , _R CL_ I B_KE (PEDAL UP) , ...... , UNE , i i ....... i (CLUTCH C_F) q I GREIN _i, _I_.EN q 85 86 I FUEL SHUTOFF SOI-ENOID S_T SW_ I i , _^ (F SOEQUIP] 87A PRESE_E RElY #1 :87 : _: ,©_ - , :_22:o::I 4 ,ON.,ON G-O °:x: _1 w_v _ CYL E_INES) YEU&apo[...]

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 ELECTRICAL KEY pART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd ll4-2Ounc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch, interlOCk 21 166162 Harness Asm tJght WI4152j 22 4152J Bulb Ught #1156 24 4799J CabLe Battery 6 Ga 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w116 wire red 26 175158 FUSe 27 7351040[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 12 S3 S4 74 2U 34[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drav/oar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 314 5 155272 Bumper HoodOash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Boit, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman G611e P/L 13 172107X616 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Th[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 GROUND DRIVE 57 77 156 5 18 59 2t2 25 27 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY pART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 2 3 4 5 6 6 16 11 13 14 16 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 62 Peedess 266-545C 64 146682 Spdng, Relum, Brake 65 123666X pulley, Transakie[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.272054 STEERING ASSEMBLY ' 3O 43[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Sleeting Wheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Sl_ndle Assembly, LH. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6265H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272916 Washer 27/32 x %1/4 x 19 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring, Kt[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 90 23 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548 Control, Throffie 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cu6ing 1/4-20 x 518 3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler ModelCV 16,5-43530 4 13 14 16 23 29 31 32 33 159420 Muffler 12_41-03 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X t0 Ga 5 1450_6 Clip Push In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spdng Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1 9 19[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 DECALS 13 6 3 11 8 13 10 11 2o 12 14 KEY PART NO, NO. t 156368 2 171762 3 171698 4 171699 5 138047 6 133644 7 177368 8 172331 5 163204 t0 156439 DESCRIPTION Decat, Oper. Instr. Decal, Replacernerd Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, LH. Decal, Battery Decal, Customer Mafntenance Decal, HP Engine Decal Mower Srs De[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 LIFTASSEMBLY 2O 6 15 2O KEY PART KEY pART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washar i_sm Inner Spring W/ 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring Plunger 15 173288 Link Front 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Ufl 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 3 105767X Pin Groove 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 4 12000_T2 E Ring#5133-62 18 [...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 MOWER DECK[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck/_ssembly, 42" 68 144959 V-Belt 2 STD693107 Bolt g2 STD541437 Nut 3 138017 Bracket/Lssembly,Sway Bar, t01 136420 Mulcher Cover FrGnt t02 71081010 Screw 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 103 19061216 Washer #10 5 ST[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 83 47 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KL=Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIPllON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 42 792073A Screw 114 - 20 x 1-1/4" 3 770128 TransaxleCase 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 4 776395 Countershaft 43[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREA'I_IER I CRANKCASI_ I 23 / @ 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY pART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351-01-S Lifter, vane (2) 1 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft Kit, cylinder head Includes 2 12-755-fl%S 3-17, Gaskets 12 (In_)4 2 BlOCk, cylinder 1-01-S (Use Short B[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 IGNITION ! ELECTRICAL I '_._ _ _ "___ _'0<-,, I-' 14-:0 ,@ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 6- I-- 11_'14 5O[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON 1 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M-54501g-s Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x46 M5x0.8xl0 (5) 2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 STARTING SYSTEM I 0 == => ENGINE CONTROLS I tl OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PANT NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-639070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 12-079-07-S MSx1.25x70 (2) 2 12-237-01-S 24_086-4.3-S 2 25.098-07-S Starter assembly (includes 3 3-8) 4 M-664020-S 3 12-755-54-8 Kit, dri[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 CRANKSHAFT ] '-} I I I --i EXHAUST I I r _"_.[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5, TYPE NUMBER 43530 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 2 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 3 12-853-95-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket llnc_udes 4, 5, 6 qty 1, 2-454-03-S, 25-452-20-S) 4 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 5 12-053-95 Ca[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not | I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme[...]

For repair of major brandappliances in your own home.., no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For repair of cam!-in products likevacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 /_,nylrne, day or night (U.S A or='y) www.sear&com For the replacement parts, accessories and o[...]