Owner's Manual 16.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272056 • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION: 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 Llne 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.
Warranty ............................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Product Specifications .......................... Assembly .............................................. Operation ............................................ Maintenance Schedule ...................... 2 3 6 8 11 17 Maintenance ....................................... 17 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Storage ............................................... 27 Troubleshooting .
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. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-ofinstructions in the manual and on the control and tipaver accidents, which can machine before starting. result in severe injury or death. All slopes • Only.
III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. _Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOUNE CAPACITY ANDTYPE: 1.25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS API-SF-SJ): )IL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .040") _,ROUND SPEED FORWARD: MPH): 1sT 1.2 2"0 1,5 3RD 2,4 4 TM 3,5 5 TM 4.8 6TM 5.3 REVERSE: 1.5 I'tRE PRE.SSUBE:FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 3A'I-I'EFlY: 3 AMPS BATTERY 5AMPS HE.ADUGHTS AMP/HR: 30 MIN. CCA: 240 CASE SIZE: U1 R BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-_.
Steering WheelInsert Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt washer 1) Lock 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Boot t J_ Extension Shaft teering SteeringAdapter Wheel Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys tl Slope Sheet (2) Keys 7 Video Cassette
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure sate and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.
Label SeE Terminal Batter Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing, Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. 5.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. & BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENa,NEOFF O,LPnESSUnE uo._eoNo%._.
KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'rrACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50' F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. • The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period.
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE --tLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;ERVICE Ch_k BrakeOpera,on t/* b/ V' c_._ 1hr.p.,=.,,o I/ Check Operator Presence and interlock Systems I/ Check for Loose Fasteners II/ Sh_rp_JRep_ace Mower BI_ L._=,o. C_,. Check sa,ery Lev_ t#/7 DATES f## P#_/4 V' i */ Cie_ Ba_e_yandTerml.
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 adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or chocking 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 "leek" power. 1. Open battery box door. 2.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life. all foreign i of Clean engine,matter. battery, seat, finish, etc. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of a_l gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. _k CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower white tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SiDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance =A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove mower from tractor (See ='1"O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION 4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6.
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. 2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. 3. Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position, 4.
Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Positive (Red) Cable Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATI'ERY =_I,CAUTION: DO not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door. 2.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-read engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable.
immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or ore. _,CAUTION: 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 for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. 5. 6. 7 Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter, Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8.• Carburetor Loose or damaged wiring. out of adjustment 10.Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start 6. 7. 8. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Replace spark plug. 3. Recharge or replace battery. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill StaJe or dirty fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/didy oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.Spark plug wire loose. 11.Dirty engine air screan/fins. 12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt, 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. _eadlight(s) not Norklng [if so equipped) 1. Switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Blown fuse. 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). i4. Faulty alternator.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 SCHEMATIC - lqllqt - BATTERY AMMETER SOLENOID FUSE (OPTIONAL) _E , _ CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) _ L , _ .... STARTER _ I • ' SPARK UN,T _ PLUGaAp O--O NOTE YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPEDWITH IGNITION SWITCH IS ASPECIAL THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED* AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DrM.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 25 26 28 29 30 31 37 38 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 60 64 74 114 115 142 143 144 145 159 211 206 207 208 212 -- 174619 176554 17060612 155272 1_08337X013 STD633710 155927 145660 172107)(010 17490608 144983X558 126938X 19131312 STCE41437 178987X558 1552.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 13 14 16 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 50 51 52. 53 55 56 57 59 61 62 ........ DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peedess 206-545C 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 165866 Red Shi8er Fender STLT STD561210 Pin, Coffer 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 ENGINE OPTIONAL Spark KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 170548 17720410 3 ...... 4 13 14 16 23 29 31 32 33 174667 12-041-03 148456 ST[To51237 16_37 137180 1092__X 15899O 123487X EQUIPMENT Arrester DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Koh_erModel CV460-26509 Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Shield BrWDbr Guard Arreslor, Spark Tank, Fuel Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented Clamp, Hose KEY NO.
TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER 917.272056 SEAT ASSEMBLY _j7 5 6 J i 2 I I 5 i i i 16 I _12 25 11 KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 DECALS 13 10 11 20 8 \ 12 14 KEY NO, PART NO, DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 156368 171762 171698 171699 138047 13.3644 177368 172331 163204 156439 Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal,Replacement Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, LH. DeCal, Battery Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, HP Engine Decal.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO. 1 159460 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 11 12 159471 105767X 1Z_00C_Z 19211621 120183X 125631X 1:_P_65X 139865 139866 DESCRIPTION Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 W_sher 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Beadng Nylong GripHandleFluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L.H. Link Asm Lift R,H. KEY NO. PART NO.
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MOWER DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 165892 $1_333107 138017 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 33 34 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52. 53 54 55 56 TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 DESCRIPTION Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Bolt Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck $1_624008 Retainer Spdug 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 85_857 Boff, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STC551137 Washer, Lock 142296 Washer, Hardened 134149 Blade, Mulching 137645 .
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 25-351-01-S 12-755-94-S 3 4 5 12-411-03-S 12-041-08-S 12-017-01-S 12-017-02-S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-016-01-S 12-016-02-S X-75-23-S 12-318-36oS 25-186-01 -S 12-599-03-S M-640034-S 12 13 14 15 16 CRANKCASE KEY NO. PART NO. Lifter, valve (2) Kit. cylinder head (Includes 3-17,Gaskets 12 041 Ot-S (Qty.
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TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY NO. PART NO. 1 12-086-14"S 2 3 4 12-468-03-S 24-162-03-S 25-g86-47-S DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange M10x1.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 STARTING ENGINE SYSTEM KEY NO. PART NO. 1 M-839070-S 2 25-098-04-S 3 4 5 6 7 8 12-755-39-S 12-227o03-S 12-170-04-S 12-755-39-S 12-243-04-S 12-086-20oS DESCRIPTION Screw, hex. flange M8xl.25x70 (2) Starter assembly (IncLudes 3-8) Kit, drive end Cap, drive end Armature Kit, drive parts Cap, commutator end Screw, hex. flange (2) OIL PAN/LUB RICATION KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR --MODELNUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPENUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST_ I I 3 $ FUELSYSTEM I /7 ! _.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272056 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUEL SYSTEM KEY NO, PART NO. 1 2 3 4 M-641060-S X-22-11-S M-629116-S 12-853-115-S 5 6 12-041-02-S 12-053-115 7 S 9 10 11 12 12-041-01-S 12-265-06-S 25 237 14-S 25-353-10-S 25-050-02-S 47-154-01-S NOT ILLUSTRATED M-561010-S 12-757-02-S 12-757-33-S 12-757-03-S 12-454-03-S 12-518-37-S CRANKSHAFT DESCRIPTION Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0(2) Washer, lock 1/4" Stud M6xl.0x116 (2) Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 5,6.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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