Craftsman 917.272353 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManuallernFT=MnWILAWN TRACTOR15.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.272353i_ This product has a low emission

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-rect tire pressure is important for bestcatting

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I'.,IREVERSE NEUTR

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare 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 safety glassesor ey

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

ADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Us

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./__. _o_o_ _._ _"FILL IN DATES /_..._3_'_._ I#rAS YOU COMPLETE ,/'__"_)_,_ _._,_ (?,_ 4. _ _*" _,_ _&ap

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use.However, periodic charging of the batterywith an automotive charge

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using adirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner afterevery 25 hours of operation or everyseason. Service pape

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

5. Connect suspension arms to reardeck brackets and secure with retainersprings.6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassisbracket and secure with retainer sp

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT

BELT INSTALLATION -1. Carefully work new belt down betweentransaxle belt keepers and onto theinput pulley.2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.3.

REPLACING BATTERY,_WARNING: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Before co

2. Check that holes "A" in governorcontrol lever and hole in governor plateline-up. If holes "A" are not aligned,loosen clamp scre

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._WARNING: Never store t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power.2.3.i4.5.6.17.8.9

IMPORTANT." This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeCA

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353SCHEMATICBATTERYhAMMETER__(OPTIONAL))G AI(IGNITIONSWITCHREDW,41TEFUSEi Io-€,'--[ JCLUTCH/BRAKE(PEDALUP)BLACK(OP

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353ELECTRICAL/I i /IIIIILIiI272226I "_IIIII /4i I4 iI t iII i! ,tIIIIII45 291 16,I ...I \I\II \\_IrI. /It /////3

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 17568522 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 1751582

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2123O2926 312os 3chassisopl.lt 233538 05265354jP20834

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1746202 1765543 170606125 1552726 174643X0118 126471X9 168348X01010 721406081

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353GROUND DRIVE14112 F11677262627drive-saddle 2536

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.2 1466823 123666X4 1200OO285 121520X6 170005127 1622408 1316

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353STEERINGJJ\\I-._r,:_i ,_----4288I2968\ _. _._steering_l.lt_426867 676738

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353STEERINGKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1751313 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 175

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could over

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353ENGINE2131'33_"_'_ 40 3329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester81i78134engine-bs.lcyl 17KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353SEAT ASSEMBLYiJ. 2.,,,,IiI1225seat It.knob 15KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401162 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353DECALS9414112_151312KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 156867 Decal Dash Inst Oper English 12 1812492 184

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353LIFT ASSEMBLY1319133213_ 31_32 /19132O2O15lift-rh.1piece3KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 159460 Wire A

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353MOWER DECK157158 \15268,146_47 142 3134>21\211821292744

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 40 STD5414372 STD533107

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C15747870 6A1385342935NUMBERS HERE46

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxle

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUI_BER 0230-E1358 ENGINE GASKET SET1220@ ,1,051_ 691@524 _ 84

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E15j10229142383510221095 VALV E GASKET SET617 0 10

• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E113095 _'98793_166_127108A _634A_1182404311

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1t_305A9686439671040 03091 801803_ 310_311579e •

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272353BR[GGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230.E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1O11. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.2. Hold page before you so that its left

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and coolin

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a new tractor. It has been designed,engineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possible dependability andperfo

SteeringWheel Insert(1) Locknut1/2-20Steering Wheel> 1) Locknut1/4-28(1) Large Flat Washer iwilinil l(1) Hex Bolt1/4-28 x 1-1/4SteeringBootSteering

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper

4. Push down on seat to engageshoulderbolt in slot andpull seat towards rearoftractor.5. Pivotseat and pan forward and as-sembleadjustment knob and fl