Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.272051 manual

Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN°J 16HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272051 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- gine, read and understand this Owner[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Hules ......................................... 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 instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who ar[...]

hi. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 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 tur[...]

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED _,ND TYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) :)IL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS ;PARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC 3AP: .040") _ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 'vlPH): 1 sT 1.2 2 N° 1.5 3 R° 2.4 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.8 6 TM 5.3 REVERSE:[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Boot _," Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer {1) Hex Belt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/t6-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter t teering Extension Shaft Seat Slope Sheet (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Usa Keys (2) Keys Video Cassette 7[...]

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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS [...]

Label Battery Door 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[...]

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 end 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 fro[...]

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 LOCKED MOWER LIFT r 'l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH[...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor te familiarize yourself with the Iocatiens ef various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Lift Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Adjustment Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever[...]

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 during 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 [...]

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 STARTINGTHE ENGINE CH[...]

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 als[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1. ChBP, gl _re oltert wh#n oporat _ i_r _ I-_avy _d _ _ I_g_ am_ le_m_ur_ 5. If equlppiKI w_h ad_t _*b_B _y_ 2. S._icl _m Oft_ _ opomhng in d.dy or du_t_ coPd_ion5 6. _ req_ro_ 1_ _,_ w_h m_dnl_,_e.fr ,*,m ba_o_. 3. If equipped w_thoH filter, char, go _1 _ 50 ho,Jr_ 7. T_g p,t Q_ Ir_t ixl_ p_vo_ b_t to 35 ff _a_ maximum 4 R_p_[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high sp.eed 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 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 BATTERY AND TERMINA[...]

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 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 Clean en_]ine, battery, seat, finish, etc. i 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 electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep wat[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are propedy 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 rel_laced 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 belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys• 3. Pull belt away from mower[...]

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (look 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 Keps_ 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 [...]

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-read engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttl[...]

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 trac/or fo[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not 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[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Less of power 1. Excessive vibration Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Cutting too much grass/too 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. [...]

PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. WorWdamaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 BAT'_'ERY SO',-ENX){O o2o--- _o,:T :o_--_ j I _ED i FUSE _ _ , STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE J (PEDAL UP) i i _rtE i i ' i eLUE i _ i B UE I ........ , (CLUTCH OFF) ' ' RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) w"irE G A1 IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) 87A i FUELSHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF[...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-2Ounc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch, Intedock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 60 207 207 57 74 2011 84[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 174619 ChasSis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/3-16xl 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 12 145660 Clip Tinnerrnan Gdlle P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdd [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 GROUND DRIVE 24 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Trarlsaxle (See Breakdown) 63 175410 Pulley, Engine Peedess 206-545C 64 71170764 B_t, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 2 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 65 STD551143 Washer 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 SteedngWheel 2 154427 Axle Assemriy STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 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 12000(_9 Ring, [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 1 4 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170548 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 174667 13 12-041"03 14 148456 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 1092(_X 32 1589£0 33 123487)( KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Control, Throttle 37 137040 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 38 148315 Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 40 124[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyi 50 Id 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bo_t Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-26x1-1/2 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 G[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 11 13 10 12 2O 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 171762 3 171698 4 171699 5 138047 6 133644 7 177368 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. 11 177325 Decal, Hood Side Decal, Replacement 12 146046 Decal, V-Belt Ddve Schematic Decal, Hood, R.H. 13 177336 Decal,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 LIFT ASSEMBLY 19 13 32 19 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000Q32 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 DESCRIPTION Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger Shaft Asm. Lilt Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. Beahng NyJong Gdp Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read L[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 MOWER DECK 17 _21 >21 106 _ 102 103 105 ,o,d/<;-" ,'jl J> ,o+<_. - j,j+, l + 01 _+_,.+,+,_1 106 102 / • . 113 111 114 119 118_ 121 5 6 21 16 27 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272951 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 149846 2 STD533107 Doff 68 144959 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 92 STD541437 Front 101 136420 4 165460 Dracket Sway Bar 38/42, Deck 102 71081010 5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 103 19061216 6 130632 Arm,[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C O -- 71B 18 4 47 180_ 150 so 29 35 157 NUMBERS HERE 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C P_= PART _ PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 7g0079 2 789(_5A Needle Beadng 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft . 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 1 "1o 2O t9 t8 19 1 / @ 'IB _---L 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03°S Seal, crankshaft 2 12-755-94-S }<it, cylinder head (Includes 2 Block, cylinder 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 Ol-S (Use Short [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I AIR INTAKE J 3-- BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES l 12 I0 _--5 4 S 50[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-6 Screw, hex. flange M1Ox1.5x46 2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 3 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6xl.0x16 (4) 5 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I i 8 8 ! 6 ENGINE CONTROLS 1 11 :_IL PAN / LUBRICATION J 2 4 _ lm -e I _5 8- 7 11 20 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY pART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 MEx1.25x70 (2) 2 2 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3 3-8) 4 3 12-755-54-S K_, drive end 4 12-227-t8-S Cap, drive end 5 5 12.170-05-[...]

TRACTOR - = MODEL NU MBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 CRANKSHAFT 1 2_ EXHAUST J 3 FUELSYSTEM I 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFt" KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S 2 X-22-11-S 3 M-629116-S 4 12-853-68-S 5 12-041-02-S 6 12-053-68 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) Washer, lock 1/4" Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 5,6,7 qty 1) Gasket,[...]

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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 i greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- [ a ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme[...]

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