Craftsman 917.272247 manual

Owner's Manual J CRRFTSMIIW I LAWN TRACTOR 20.0 HP, 48" Mower Electric Start AutomaticTransmission Model No. 917.272247 i]_ 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. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules [...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assem bly/Pre-Ope ration ...................... 7 Operation .............................................. 9 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 15 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. _II, WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire[...]

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 4 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Dil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.5 Pints W/O Filter: 4.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC _Gap: .030") 3round Speed (MPH): Forward: 0 - 5.5 Reverse: 0 - 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charg[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on al[...]

6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 7. Release parking brake. 8. Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid. 9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake. 10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Th[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURS BATI]ERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER[...]

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. Throttle Ammeter Hourmeter Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Attachment Clutch Switch Dr[...]

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

• Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position• The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass be[...]

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[...]

the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: 1. Be sure the tra[...]

MA,NTENANC SCR DU' "" Check Brake Operation _ _V' Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems _VW Check for Loose Fasteners II_s V # A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3 Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level g Clean Battery and Terminals I_ / Check Transaxle Cooling (1_ CheCk V-Belts Check Er_r_ O, L_ l/ V[...]

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 ([...]

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-I'ERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2.[...]

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insertdipstick 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 securelywhen finished. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every o[...]

CLEANING • 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 electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to kee[...]

3. If equipped, tum height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops. 4. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. 5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged position. 6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove. 7. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops u[...]

store in a safe place. ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD • Raise mower to its highest position. • Measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower mower to its lowest position. 3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket. CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly. 4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. 5. Remove any dir[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H. mandrel covers and remove covers, REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT (Refer to "1"O REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT" illustration in this [...]

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad- justed. TO CHECK BRAKE 1. Park tractor on a level[...]

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to ri[...]

6. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely 8. Close terminal access doors. 9. Close hood. Keps,.Nut _ Access .... ..' . _ L:_ ,Y Door_: !_ _f _[...]

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. 2. Remove air cleaner cover, fil[...]

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. _ILWARNING" 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 f[...]

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

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 Mower blades will 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 cent[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) )G AI( IGNmON SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+AI A2+L RUN B+A1 NONE START B + S + A1 NONE ,_° FUSE ' b STARTER i L ; t © <::::_ i _--:-- _:_:_ I _ _ i ' SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE b ...... , (PEDAL ....... I t i r[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272247 ELECTRICAL I i 26 16 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 12 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch, Interlock 21 175449 Harness, Light 25 178909 Cable, Batt[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 217 29 218 166 58 20 23 39 215 6O 74 2O9 / 3 i 37 _3 14 38 219" 154 2O9 13 , • 2O9 :36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 9 172542)(418 Dash 10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 13 179174X010 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 172540X615 Hood Assembly 20 180679 Plate Ba[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 GROUND DRIVE 32 _52 253 77 241 26 26 229 41 244 24 22 .. 53 55 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 - - - Transaxle, Hydro Gear, Model 77 Number336-0510 (See Breakdown) 78 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 89 9 174367 Clutch Electric 90 124346X 15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 95 180825 16 73800500 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc 96 4497H 17[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 STEERING ASSEMBLY 7 Z "_ '/ M I 29 67 46 6 13 65 A 4O / 34 10 3S / I 67 67 43 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175139X418 Wheel Steering 2 172393 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Beadng Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8 12 7394[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 ENGINE _"_ 26 i i i 8' !A A 31 33 29 39 _..__'_40 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester i 13 _10 14 42[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175439X505 Control,Throttle 3 - - - Engine, Kohler, Model Number CV624-65578 (See Breakdown) 4 149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 5 146700 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 6 146699 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH 8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 10 146629 Shield Heat 13 24-041-02 Muffler Gask[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175134 Seat 2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 3 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push-In 6 STD541437 Nut Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 [...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 11 9 13 3 21 4 9 11 10 16 21 22 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 174969 2 138047 3 177909 4 177910 5 180978 6 146046 7 177916 8 178455 9 177254 10 156439 11 177967 12 178482 13 133644 14 175291 15 174970 16 177890 2O 8 26 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Reflector, LH 17 177955 Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears 19 177917 Decal,[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 41 ! 40 4 6 3 51 49 5[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 179504 Plunger Assembly 2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 178981 Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 11 175370 Link, Lift, LH. 12 175371 Link, Lift, R.H. 13 49_9M Retainer Spring 15 1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 MOWER DECK 46 132 116 I • I 33 112 31_ 21 122., 114 130 49 //3o 33 121 46 21 47 24 26 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 52 175820 3 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 54 74780616 5 49G9M Retainer Spring 55 72140608 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 56 155986 8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 57 156941 11 180054 Blade 72 19131312 13 174360 Shaft Mandrel Asm. Greaseable 91 [...]

130 124 _-19 128 88 123 =- | ! =ooo ,O_cD 0 ,ml, u_.,J 6-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite) 57-20W50 011 - 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Hulle) 127 * Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu)[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170_51 Main Housing, Assembly 68 178782 2 170552 Side Housing, Assembly 69 170415 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 70 170416 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 71 170417 5 169898 Block _ Assembly 6 170355[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 ',YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERI c___l' I 21 n I_11 I ,3 _,ql ! x._l o. U r, lg Is , P 7m _mt3 CRANKCASE I Carter-MoteurJ jl / m 10 _....-| 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON 1 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front (Includes 2-4) 2 Crankcase 2 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 782 24) 3 24-096-59-S Cove[...]

TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I D' II m El tri AIR INTAKE I _.dre Arriv_eJ BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I Habitation de souffleur et Ddcalentl _p--i I 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL N U M BER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 IGNITION/CHARGING SLOWER 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 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-20-S (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 2 24-100-01-S M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 START[N G SYSTEM j D_marrant Svst_me I ENGIN E CONTROLS Moteur Contr61e I 3 P OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I De L'Huile Pan Lubrlflcatlon J 127 [ .--1 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M8x1.25x80 (2) 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift 2 assembly (Includes 4-7) M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange 3 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 4 25-755-33-S Kit[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT I Vllebrequin 2--_ --1 EXHAUST Echappement FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Svst_me / 1 41 _2 s / 14 58[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272247 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED -- PA-65578 Replacement Engine -- 24-522-22[...]

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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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