Craftsman 917.2720601 manual

Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN°I LAWN TRACTOR 16.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.2720601 This 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 I[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 AssemblyPre-Operation ....................... 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Maintenance Schedule [...]

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. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental[...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recomm[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 Gallons Capacity Unleaded andType: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (Above32°F) API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (GAP: .040") Ground Speed Forward: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging 3 Amps Battery System: 5 Amps Headligh[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering _ Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7[...]

(2) 7116"wrench (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.[...]

Label Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing 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 bol[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright 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. Deflector Shield Mulcher Plate Latch Hooks A [...]

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 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERS[:: NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING[...]

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. Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Light Switch Ignition Switch Position[...]

I_ he 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO [...]

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. 1. Adjust mower to [...]

TOWING CARTSAND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS 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 [...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARMUP Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 2. Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position. 3. Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This[...]

MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of[...]

FILL IN DATES DATES BIll I B Check Brake Opera,on _V' Check _re pressure Check Operator presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_s If SharpervReplace Mower Blades _3 T Lubrication Chart 0 Chec_ Battery Level R C_an Battery and Terminals I_ Check Transaxle Cooling Ik_ ch=,_ v-Bait, i V' Check Engine Oil Level If [...]

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 bolts tight. * Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original 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 BA-I-rERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery a[...]

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULU' line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every[...]

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces[...]

,_ WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, 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. Make sure the blades and all movin[...]

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

Mandrel Idler ianq Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage p[...]

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. 2. Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. 3. Hold motion control lever[...]

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BA'I-FERY £L 41SWARNING: Do not short [...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's sen/ice outlet. TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL CABLE [...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. ,_ 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 storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for wi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start CAUSE CORRECTION Enginewill not turn over 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. 7, Water in fuel. 7. 8. L[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil le[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section In manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswill 2. Worn/damaged mower 2, Replace mower drive belt. not rotate (con't) drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact aSears or other qualified service center[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,2720601 [ I;,ED BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE _) w.mE AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE UGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATI'ERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEE[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 114-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 16 176137 Switch, Interlock 21 175688 Harness, Light Socket (includes 4152J) 22 4152J Bulb, Light 24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11 • 25 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208 208. 58 208 74 14 13 ." 2O8 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis Stamping 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 BumperHood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl 11 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 13 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 17_X558 [...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 GROUND DRIVE 16 3_ 52 62 120 ''_ 36 30 6 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 70 134683 Hydro Gr314-0510 71 169183 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 73 169182 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x I CAD 74 137057 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 75 121749X 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 5 76 16[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 STEERING ASSEMBLY J ~f- _12 I / I ---..-__1 k u I 17 9_ z_ z_ s_ s_ 3O 43 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steedng Wheel 2 175131 Axle Assembly STM P Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Ri[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 ENGINE 38 61 80 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 13 14 16 23 29 31 32 33 170548 Control, Throttle 37 137040 17720408 Screw, Hox Head, Thread Cutting 38 148315 1/4-20 x 5/8 40 124028X ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler 44 17670412 Model No. CV4[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 6 3 2 6 19 13 32 19 13 2O 15 2O KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767x 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183x 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 DESCRIPTION Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Beadng, Nylon Grip, Han[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 SEAT ASSEMBLY 21 i" I i i It 12 _f 5 i _. _ f./ /J J'" ." _1_ -/ ". s I ". i " J.-3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 180597 Seat 12 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting 2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Fender 13 121248X Bushing, Snap 3 71110616 Bolt 14 72050412 B[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 DECALS 3 7 11 4 10 13 16 20 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156811 2 177368 3 177333 4 177334 5 181422 6 133644 7 177325 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 11 179128 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, HP Engine 13 177336 Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 16 138047 Decal, Hood Re[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 MOWER DECK 157 156 68 _147 142 .146 2 16 14 18 28 29 _.18 21 23 24 25 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 149846 2 STD533107 Bolt 68 144959 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 9_ 73800600 Front 101 136420 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 102 71081010 5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 103 19061216 6 178024 Bar Sway Dec[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142882 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 62 142887 Machined 63 170410 5 169898 Block - Assemb[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 24 1t 13 19 CRANKCASEJ /1 18 50[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-032-03-S 1 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 2 2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S 3 12-445-02-S (Qty. 2), 12 041 02-S, & 12 4 M[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 3NITIONIELECTRICAL I --9 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12 AIR INTAKE I 6-- 9 m 0-8 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17 18 19 12-086-14-S Screw, hexo flange 1 M-545010-S M10x1.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S 24-162-03-S Screen,[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM I 1 8 8 Ii 8-- ENGINE CONTROLS 1 / 11 1 ! /3 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J m 2_ 3, 1 ! 7 m_ 54[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 3 4 5 6 7 8 M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M8x1.25x70 (2) 2 25-098-04-S Starter assembly (Includes 3 3-8) 4 12-755-39-S Kit, drive end 12-227-03-S Cap, drive end 5 12-170-04-S Armature[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT mt EXHAUST 3 FUEL SYSTEM I 1 /' C:::D"' 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2720601 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.O (2) 1 2 X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 2 3 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 4 12-853-115-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket EXHAUST (thciudes 5,6,7 qty [...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious Injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme ceutlon when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page alon[...]

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