Craftsman 917.272922 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
IC..FTSMeerI
LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HI:',42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272922
I
[_ This product has a low emission engine which operates I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
I
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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Page 1 - IC..FTSMeerI

Owner's ManualIC..FTSMeerILAWN TRACTOR20.0 HI:',42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.272922I[_ This product has a

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower d

Page 3 - II. SLOPE OPERATION

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 NEUTRAL HIGH

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

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the Ieyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses Io

Page 6 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better

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Transmission EngagedTransmission DisengagedNOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is clo

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WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50° F andabove)8. Whenengine starts,slowly pushchokecontrolin until the engine beginstorunsmoothly.If the enginestarts torun rough

Page 9 - Seat Pan_

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

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_,_ _-_ ,_,_ _ _-_. ,_AS YOU COMPLETEREGULARSERV,CE eDATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence and

Page 11 - R N H L I\I

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

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Warranty ... 2 Maintenance Schedule ... 18Safety Rules ...

Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive char

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Oil Drain ValveClosed and _ _,Lockee AS IPosition_ /"_ dJ ._h "" y -Drain_TubeO24633. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslightly and

Page 15 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

IN-LINE FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter should be replaced onceeach season. If fuel filter becomesclogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-retor, replacemen

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WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place motio

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6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassisbracket and secure with retainerspring.7. Push clutch cable housing guide intobracket, slide collar onto guide ands

Page 18 - REGULARSERV,CE e

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

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4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.Carefully remove belt upwards fromtransmission input pulley and overcooling fan blades.5. Remove belt from c

Page 20 - TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

4. Replace washers and snap retainingring securely in axle groove.5. Replace axle cover.NOTE: To seal tire punctures and preventflat tires due to slow

Page 21 - Lockee AS I

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSLoose or damaged wiring may causeyour tractor to run poorly, stop running, orprevent it from starting.• Check wiring. See electri

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

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

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLoss of power(continued)CAUSE3. Build-up of gras

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center_ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION_ower blades will 2. Worn/damag

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922SCHEMATICBATTERY//REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL) WHETEIGNITIONSWITCHtFIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE '_OFF M

Page 28 - Connector

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER !117.272922t /2241I IJ/ I26i/25////11\\29IIII////34

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES28395816620820821974208chassis-Laser -It,stlt 1236

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1746192 1765543 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STD53371011 17499613 172105X0

Page 32 - . Move throttle control to

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922GROUND DRIVE3638

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71 169183Hydro Gr 314-0510 73 1

Page 34 - ELECTRICAL

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

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922STEERING ASSEMBLYt- - _-------38_ _39, i j)--1I_='-"-'- 4288JJI29464768 67 67J6768isteering..pl.lt 4

Page 36 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1751313 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 33

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ENGINE231TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2729221438133929\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester23engine-bsintek-twin 28KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705462 1772040834 149

Page 38 - GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922SEAT ASSEMBLY\\\\\\\/III8IIIII...-1617 12seat It.knob 111iiKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401222 1405513 711106164 19131610

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922DECALS73 2 2 4111KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1847303 1847284 1847295 1816596 1336447 1864388 1791289 18489911 15681114

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922LIFT ASSEMBLY713413619322O152OIiff-rh,lpiece 3KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2 15947

Page 41 - STEERINGASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922MOWER DECK157 _/67151 158_ _5_ 5546680,146,%\2117_119 118_ 1615-_56F19 2142 D man*t_pa h stlt 3,21%,\ I2829_18119 j

Page 42 - Spark Arrester

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Housing 56 1657232 STD533107 Belt 59 1410433 1

Page 43 - SEAT ASSEMBLY

(3O81777973\163263596O58_\ 44 12548_8119-19107_12612f88900/ZOOm| |o_oOmrOz m_F_zmcmNIOCD-L ,,,,,1'M€ID

Page 44 - KEY PART

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main

Page 45 - Iiff-rh,lpiece 3

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

Page 46 - MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E12e5[_267_J26©525287_/_524 @220 @7501019 LABEL

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E135O36 _ 1022102911003824o_ 3o5._73__'- 62

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1695573 _405358 ENGINE GASKET KIT@ 860207 _ 943

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

Page 50 - 868 '_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272922BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

Page 51 - 24o_ 3o5._73_

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONu_u_ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._ ARNING: To avoid serious injury,

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Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSiGasolineiCapacityand Type:Oil TypeAPI-SF-SJ):3.5 GallonsUnleadedRegularSAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F)iOil Capacity: W

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Steering Wheel©SteeringWheelAdapterSteering _ SteeringExtensionSleeve ShaftSteering @WheelInsert(1) Locknut 1/2-20(1) Large FlatWasher®(1) Locknut 1/4

Page 55 - NOT ACROSS HILL

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

Page 56 - Our Home

Label"7 I,,!INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking a

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