Craftsman 917.272245 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRRFTSMRN"ILAWN TRACTOR20.0 HP, Electric Start48" MowerAutomaticTransmissionModel No.917.272245I _ This product has a lo

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

kk"HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an operatorpresence sensing switch. When engineis running, any attemp

These heights are approximate and mayvary depending upon soil conditions,height of grass and types of grass beingmowed.• The average lawn should be cu

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-MENTSTow only the attachmentsthat arerecommended by and comply withspecifications of the manufacturer of yourtractor.Use

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UPBefore driving the unit in cold weather,the transmission should be warmed up asfollows:1. Be sure the tractor is on leve

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _/___/_/_,o_/_o_ _'_ 'rAS YOU COMPLETEDATES/_///Check Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andIn

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

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

.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick forchecking level. Insert dipstick into thetube and rest the oil fill cap on thetube. Do not thread the cap onto t

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

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3. If equipped, turn height adjustmentknob counterclockwise until it stops.4. Lower mower linkage with attachmentlift control.5. Be sure belt tension

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENTIMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. If the following front-to-backadjustment is necessary, be sure to adjustboth front

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL1. Park tractor on a level surface.Engage parking brake.2. Lower mower to its lowest position.3. Di

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 adjust-able brake system which is mounted onthe side of the transaxle.If tractor requires more than si

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBERThe front wheel toe-in and camber arenot adjustable on your tractor. If damagehas occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in o

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMPACAUTION: When lit, the halogen lampsget extremely hot. Hold lamp assembly bythe holder and do not touch the bulb.1. Raise ho

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not benecessary, check adjustment as de-scribed below bef

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 tr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center)ROBLEM.oss of power'continued)Excessive_ibrationE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate seq=tion in manual unless directed to Sears service center)ROBLEMVlower blades willnot rotate (con't)Poor g

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245°,o II1 BATTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL)REDREDFUSE;_42-,' © ', O-_I--L ... JCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL U

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245ELECTRICAL\4II25 iL26I I iII i40 I ,fIJIL -- I IIIIII16 I-T / iI //I \\I .. //I \_//2934

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2722453HASSIS AND ENCLOSURES166586O20t_ ° 23158I2O94221539432932O936

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/49 17

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245":ROUNDDRIVE7722321822924462364135225526 26241323038

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 77Hydro gear Model 3

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 917.272245STEERING ASSEMBLYL ', -'7_---3e72tL ... r ... J-- ... ÷--i91 U20 _ 1768 6767/lO3540

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175139X4182 1723933 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X8 1200002910 1751211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245ENGINE133231 3329 39OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester23141117_ 101I _ L_._ L-_ i_1_, _ _42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175439X505 Control, Throttle3 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model NumberCV624-6

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245SEATASSEMBLY18i17 12:EY PARTIO, NO.1751341405517111061619131610145006STD541437124181X17000616191316140 1748941 1779

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2722451\13181518 4 11091612KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1809782 1749693 1779094 1779105 1779176 1336448 1779169 17796710 1564391

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245LIFT ASSEMBLY37384O3241564951326!! i! i! i! i! i715'5446

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 179504 PlungerAssembly2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 178981 Pin, Groove4

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245MOWERDECK21122,4845114\491215_011o1329133>3031'1I,!47"_:,\. 24\2648

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1803583 1380175 4939M6 178O248 17436511 18005413 17436014 17435815 110485X16 17449317 72

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

130,18_9412r124_1076-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite)57-20W50 Oil - 78.80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Hulle)127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 Sonne Jeu

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 655783_ 35'\ -30 _ m28:YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER JCylindre D

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION N

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578IGNITIONIELECTRICAL I'allumaoe ou Electrlaue IAIR INTAKE IAdr

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578IGNITION/CHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578STARTING SYSTEM ID6marrant 5vstbmeJt'-_./30-ENGINE CONTROLSM

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578STARTING SYSTEMOIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRI

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578CRANKSHAFT I VllebrequlnFUEL SYSTEM J=uel Svst_mQIEXHAUST IEchappe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272245KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578CRANKSHAFTFUEL SYSTEMKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP_ON NO. NO.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3asoline3apacity_nd Type:Oil Type3.5 GallonsUnleadedRegularSAE 10W30(above 32°F)API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)Oil Capacity: W

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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

1-800-4-MY-HOME _elec'conics,call_rthenearestSearsPartsandRepairCenter.1-800-488-1222iFor the replacement parts,accessories and owner's manu

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

6. Start the engine. After engine hasstarted, move throttle control to idleposition.7. Release parking brake.8. Slowly depress forward drive pedaland

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