Craftsman 917.272264 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRN'ILAWN TRACTOR25.0 HP, 48" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.2722641_ This product has a lo

of'CHECKLISTBefore you operate your new tractor, wewish to assure that you receive the bestperformance and satisfaction from thisquality product.

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

• Press plunger with thumb and movelever to desired position.The curing height range is approxi-mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights aremeasured from

• To re-engage transmission, reverseabove procedure.Transmission EngagedTransmission DisengagedNOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F andabove)7. When engine starts, slowly pushchoke control in until the enginebegins to run smoothly. If the enginestarts t

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

REGULAR SERVICEc::k;::;O;:::nCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock SystemsR Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _sSharpen/Replace Mower Blades i _T Lubricat

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high s

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NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of el

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick forchecking level. For accurate reading,tighten dipstick cap securely onto thetube before removing dipstick. Kee

WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place attachment c

9. Position front plate assembly betweenfront mower brackets. Raise deck andplate assembly to align holes andinsert flanged pins. Secure pins withdoub

• Before making any necessary adjust-ments, check that both front links areequal in length.• If links are not equal in length, adjustone link to same

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC-ONDARY) DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake.1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVEMOWER" i

TO ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustablebrake system which is mounted on theside of the transaxle.If tractor requires more than six

TO REMOVEWHEEL FORREPAIRSI. Block up axle securely.2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal (rearwheels have a square ke

2. Disconnect harness from lampassembly.3. Rotate counterclockwise and pulllamp assembly out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.4. Insert new lam

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never store the tra

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions coul

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEnginewill notturn ov

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:Seeappropriatesectionin manualunlessdire_edto Searsse_icecenterCAUSE CORRECTIONBuild-up of grass, leavesand trash under mower..4

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Seers service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades wlll 2. Worn/damag

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264BAKERYREDAMMETER(OPTIONAL)_ITEIGNITIONSWITCHSEAT SWITCH(NOTOCCUPIED) EREDSTARTERBL_CK-i• ... JELEC_I

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264ELECTRICALI \II4241i 79IIIIIIi I264OIII###/#/////34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP_ON1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt,Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 145211

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES42299O3116623215392O92O93374142O936

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drav/ear3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/49 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264GROUND DRIVE- 25422362367724129".2426 26323055aB

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 78Hydro gear

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneventerrain could overtu

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264STEERINGASSEMBLYi6868 07lO35676740

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175139X4162 1723933 1698404 1698395 6266116 121748X8 1200002910 17512

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264323114"811729OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester2313627242

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175437X505 Control,Throttle2 164863 Screw Hwhd H.-Lo #13016 x 3/43 Engine, (See B

TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMB ER 917.272264SEAT ASSEMBLY52511KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175134 Seat2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat3 71110616 Bolt4 19131610

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27226413 6 3 18151118 4 1 10KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1809782 1749693 1779094 1779106 1336447 1815728 1814709 18213610 15643

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264LIFT ASSEMBLY73741384046514915_5446

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 179504 Plunger Assembly2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 178981 Pin, Groove4 1

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264112II21 •122.,46114\1161211o493313291\162648

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1803583 1380175 4939M6 1780248 17436511 18005413 17436014 1743,5815 110485X16 17449318 72

• Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople before mowing. Stop machine ifanyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

16189912r1246*Sealant (Joint d' etancheite)57-20W50 Oil - 78,80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Huile)127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu).,_129

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER0165-E1188 <_222218 12622o_5oa447A411035 _ 25O _[ 1058

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1_,tt789573 _ _405358 ENGINE GASKET KIT3_ 2o_519

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272264BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER446777 TYPE NUMBER0165-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272264BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0165-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.2. Hold page before you so that its left edg

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasolineCapacityand Type:Oil TypeAPI-SF-SJ):4 GallonsUnleadedRegularSAE 30 (Above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F)Oil Capacity: 4.0 Pi

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette beforeyou begin.When right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, it m

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (SeeOperation section for location andfunction of controls)i_ REMOVE THE FOLLOWING BULLETFOR MODELS WITH ELECTRIC LIFT.1. Pre