Owner's Manual 16.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272055 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before For answers to your questions about this product, Call: operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mc_ - Set 1-800-659-5917 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.
Maintenance ....................................... 17 Service and Adjustments.................... 21 Storage ............................................... 27 Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Repair Parts ........................................ 32 Parts Ordedng ..................... Back Cover Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications.......................... 6 Assembly .................
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the follewing 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-of÷ instructionsin the manual and on the control and Upover accidents, which can machine before starting. result in severe injury or death.
IlL 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.
• Useslowspeed. Choose a lowgearso thatyouwillnothavetostoporshift whileontheslope. • Avoid staring or stopping on a slope. If tiros 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, ,_Loak for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 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 CHAMPION RC12YC (API-SF-SJ): OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG: GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED (MPH): REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety roles.
Steering Wheel Steering WheelInsert C2 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt -_,_(1) washer Lock 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 1) Locknut 5/16-16 Steering Boot _ Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat \ _-_ (_Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys tl Slope Sheet (2) Keys Video Cassette
Your now tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe 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.
Seat Label Batter Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 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 et'_:Jage shoulder belt in slot and pull scot towards rear of tractor. 5.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. _CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shieM when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the tilusb'ations with your tractor to famtiiadze yourself with the locations of vadous 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.
• Theaverage lawnshould becut to approximately 2-112 inches dudng the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mew 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. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specificationsof 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 yourtractor. 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 pedod from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. • The attachments can also be used dudng the engine warm-up pedod.
2. _A_km rr_o c_ _ _ In _V ar _'f condl_r4. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this b'ectordoes not cover items that have been subjectedto operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty,operator must maintain tractoras instructedin this manual. Soma adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssec_on of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
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 ell 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 belts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for l hour. NOTE: "l_e odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or cheeki_g level of electrolyte is not necessary, TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Open battery box door. 2.
SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 11 hours of operation, whichever occurs 1 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIOI Make sure the cooling shrouds are section of this manual. reinstalled.
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. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels i free lean batter/, of engine, all gasoline, oil,seat, etc. finish, etc. Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. _k, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while 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 undednflated, you will not propedy 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 =,6,"on both sides of mower should be the same or within t/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 "TO 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 trancaxle should be in neutral when the gear shif_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 dght rear wheel. 3. Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position. 4.
posi'dve Terminal Negative Terminal Nut positive (Red) Cable Battery positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _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. Liftseat 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 authedzed engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE 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.
expedance indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of end engine while in storage. 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2. Start the engine end let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wlllnots_H 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 1, Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7 Water in fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 8.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power I. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in =CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirtyair filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 1. Set in =Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. 7. Dirtyfuel filter. 8. Stale or dirtyfuel. 9. Water in fuel. 10.Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12.Dirty/clogged muffler. 13.Loose or damaged wiring.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Mowerbladeswlll not rotate CHART CAUSE 1, Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. Headlight(s) not wod(ing (If so equipped) 1. Switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged widog. 5. Blown fuse. 1. Bad battery ceU(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator.
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TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 ENGINE 35 4 1o6 _46 f' -33 31 _37 29 33 I OPTIONAL Spark KEY NO. PART NO. I 2 170548 17720410 3 ......
TRACTOR --MODELNUMBER 917.272055 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 9 7 8 9 18 11 12 PART NO. 14O123 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 930541437 124181X 17QOQ616 19131614 174894 166369 121246X DESCRtPTION Seat Bracket Pnt pivot Seat (blk) BOll Fin Hex 3/8-16ur_c X 1 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga Clip Push in Hinged htut Hex Loc_ w/tns 3/8-16 'Jnc SprlngSeatCprsn2250BIkZI Screw 3/8-16 X 1 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat (blk) Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mountln 9 Switch KEY pART NO. NO.
DECALS TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 13 10 11 \ 2O 8 \ 12 14 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 10 Decal, Open Instr. Decal, Replacement Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, LH.
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 UFTASSEMBLY I I' 1' , l ,I I, 3 13 11 I' i' 1 I'_ 6 4 12 13 19 13 2 ,o 19 32 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 159460 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 15_471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 DESCRIPTION Washar Asm Inner Spflng W/ Pkmger Shaft Asrn. Lilt Pin Groove E Ring#5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. Beadng Nylong GdpHandle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift LH Link Asm Lilt R.H, KEY NO. PART NO.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 MOWERDECK KEY NO. pART NO, 1 2 3 165892 S'10533107 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 32 33 34 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 49 5_ 51 52 53 54 55 56 5g 67 DESCRIPTION Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Bolt Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bat 38/42" Deck STD624_Q8 RetainerSpring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr.
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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460,TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVF./BRF.._I].I ER CRANKCASE KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 25-351-01.5 12-755-94-S Lifter. valve (2) Kit, cylinder head 1 2 12-032-03-S 3 4 12-445-02-S M-539025-S 5 6 24-380-13.S 12-755-49.5 7 8 12-059-31.5 12-422-08.5 12-422-09.5 12-422-10.5 3 4 5 90 "i1 12-411-03.5 12-041-08-S 12-017-01-S 12-017-02.5 12=016.01.5 12-015-02.5 X-75-23-S 12-315-36.
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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509 IGNITION/I_LECIRICAL KEY NO. pART NO. 1 12-056-14-S 2 3 4 12-458-03-$ 24-162-03.8 25-056-47-8 5 6 7 8 9 12-157-06-8 X-42-15-S 12-025-37-8 12-155-09.8 M-548025-8 10 11 12-085-10-S M-545020-S 17 18 19 20 12-132-02-8 X-728.1-S M.54501g-8 12-584-04-8 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 154 06-S 12 454 O3-S 12-518-35-S BLOWER HOUSING KEY NO. PART NO. 1 M-545010-8 2 3 4 24-468-10-8 12-146-07-8 M-550010.8 5 6 7 8 g 24-096-05.
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV460, TYPE NUMBER26509 STARTING F..NGINF- CONTROLS SYSTEM KEY NO. PART NO. 1 M-839070-S 2 25-0gfl-04-S 3 4 5 6 7 8 12.755-39-S 12-227-03-S 12.170.04-S 12.755-38-S 12.243-O4-S 12-086-20-S DESCRIPTION Screw, bex. flange Mex1.25x?O (2) Staffer assembly (Includes 3-8) Kit, ddve end Cap, drive end Armature Kit, ddve parts Cap, commutator end Screw, he_. flange (2) OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY NO. PART NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPENUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST I J FUELSYSTEMJ .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272055 KOHLER ENGINE*MODELNUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER26509 CRANKSHAFT 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-g2-S 12÷053-115 7 8 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÷56t0t0-S 12-757-02-S 12-757.33-S 12-757-03-S 12.-454-03-S 12-515-37-S DESCRIPTION Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0(2) Washer, lock 1/4" Stud M6x1.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Mr_ OpemteyourTmctorupanddownthefaceofslopes(not J greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- | ally to prevent tlpping or loss of controI. ExercJse extreme I -- _hanglng direction onslopes.
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