Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 917.272068 manual

Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMRN°I LAWN TRACTOR 16.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.272068 J_ his product has a low emission engine which operates I differently from previously built engines. Before you start the I engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules [...]

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 senous injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!fl YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidenta[...]

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 and Type: Regular OiIType SAE 10W30 (Above 32°F) (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 4.5 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (GAP: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM Batter[...]

Steering Wheel Insert 1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Boot 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 Steering Extension Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys Video Cassette 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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. TO[...]

Seat Label _rminal 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[...]

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 WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON i Ixl FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST SLOW Ol L OV,%_MP I UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CL[...]

KNOWYOUR 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 3-hrottle/Choke Control Light Switch Ignition Switch Position[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the J eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety J glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any J adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a I wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. J HOW TO USE YOUR TRA[...]

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

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of you[...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP 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. Thi[...]

MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 9"0 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[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ ,/._n_ 'I FILL ,. OATES AS YOU COMPLETE _. tJ. _ t-t q: _'_ _ _J R EOO 'RBERV,OE / / ZERV'OE O' ES Check Brake Operation Check 33re Pressure _ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I1_ R CheCk for Loose Fasteners V' V'5 A Shaq_en/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart V' 0[...]

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 "-IO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires [...]

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-FERYAND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to =leak" power. 1. Open battery box door. 2. Disconnect BLACK[...]

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 "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every[...]

I,_ 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 movi[...]

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 properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt 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 manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTA[...]

Clutching Stationar Center Span Keeper Transmission Input Pulley 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 tracto[...]

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY ,_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your batten] is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If [...]

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY 1. Raise hood. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. 4. When replacing hood, be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connec- tor. Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control[...]

ACCELERATION TEST- 6. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamp[...]

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 winte[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 3. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. 7. Water in fuel. 7. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. 9. Car[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of power (continued) CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate (con't) Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 2. Worn/damaged mower drive bel[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 SCHEMATIC BATrERY FUSE AMMETER CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID IGNITION SWITCH POSe/ION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G4-AI NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L RUN B+A1 NONE ! START B + S + A1 NONE RELAy 0 NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED [...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 33 -_ 27 22 26 I f _ i I I I I I I I / / / / 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 16 176137 Switch, Interlock 21 175688 Hamess, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 22 4152J Bulb, Light 24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 25 146147 Cable. Battery, 6 Gouge, Red, W[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208. 58 208 60 3 74 13 ** 208 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRJPTION 1 174619 ChassisStamping 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-;6 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/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 174330X5[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 GROUND DRIVE 30 52 62 36 88[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 70 134683 HydroGr 314-0510 71 169183 8 165866 Red Shift Fender Adjust 73 169182 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 74 137057 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 75 121749X 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 5 76 16 STD5414[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,-----.__42 u I 29 47 67 67 40[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 139768 SteedngWheel 2 175131 Axle Asserr_ty STMP 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 Ring[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 ENGINE lo5<'_ /P _ 33 2, ,o / I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 80 42[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548 2 1772o4o8 3 ...... 4 174667 13 12-041-03 14 148456 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 I_'TX 37 137040 38 148315 4O 124O28X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 105 17120616 Control, Throttle Screw[...]

TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER 917.272068 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 3 7111O616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut 7 124181X Spring, Seat 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan, Seat 11 166369[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 3 7 11 4 10 13 16 20 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156811 2 177368 3 177333 4 177334 5 171763 6 133644 7 177325 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 11 179128 8 / KEY PART NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 148046 Decal, HP Engine 13 177336 Decal, Hood, RH. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 16 138047 Decal, Hood Replacement [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 11 13 5 3 2 8 / 6 13 19 13 f 32 13 2O 2O 1! 15 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing,Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Lift, LH. 12 139866 L[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 MOWER DECK 158 157 _j 67 68 142 _47 119 6 34 1 19F 21 2 16 1 18 21 22 _23 24 I, 28 29 27 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59 141043 2 STD533107 Bolt 67 149846 3 138017 Bracket Assemb;y,Sway Bar, 68 144959 Front g2 73800600 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 35/42" ask 101 136420 5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 102 71081010 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 1[...]

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 2 170352 3 170353 4 170354 5 169898 6 170355 7 170356 8 170357 9 170358 10 170359 11 170360 12 169870 13 170361 14 169869 16 170362 17 170363 18 170364 19 150771 23 170365 24 170366 27 170367 28 17036[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27507 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 9 11 13 2 _RANKCASE.J 18 20 19 18 1 18 5m_ 11 12 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27507 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03-S 2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 2 12-067-12-S 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2), 12 041 02-S, & 12 3 12-[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV490,TYPE NUMBER 27507 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL] 13 / [,." _'-_ 9--11 AIR INTAKE I 2-8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI 4 5 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27507 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 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M10xl.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 3[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27507 STARTING SYSTEM I 1 0 o O 5-- 81 ENGINE CONTROLS I 1 / tl 2 4 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I 2@3 0----4 7_ O t--10 11 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER27507 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PAR]" NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M8x1.25x70 (2) 2 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3 3-8) 4 12-755-54-S Kit, ddve end 12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 5 12-170-05-S Armature 12-221-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27507 CRANKSHAFT I 2_,.._ FUEL SYSTEM j --t EXHAUST I 6 / /" 5 / 58[...]

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272068 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27507 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP'rlON 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 2 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 2 3 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets (Includes 4,5,6 [qty 1], wire EXHAUST tie 12-454-03-S, Term[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure, 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of t[...]

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