Craftsman 917.274351 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the 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 ...

Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speedin_ the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence includnng but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cros...

Page 4: ...d in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the...

Page 5: ...or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and whil...

Page 6: ...ublic Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulationson making a smart pur chase Your new Creftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But likeall produc...

Page 7: ... C 1 Large Flat Washer 0 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 U Ul _ Steedng Wheel IIIIIIIIII A_apter i i 1 5 16 LockWasher Steering Extension teering Shaft Boot Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...ls of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten se curely 7 Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering w...

Page 9: ... Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and o...

Page 10: ...ity Product Please review the following checklist J All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to si...

Page 11: ...lert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or properly damage KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DRAWBAR LOADING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BAGGER OR DEFLECTOR DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicatesa hazardwhich if not avoided could result in death or...

Page 12: ...ngage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PL...

Page 13: ...remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when ...

Page 14: ...utch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion 3 Look down and behind before backing up 4 Move gear s...

Page 15: ...ed gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel...

Page 16: ...the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished O0272 If grass is e...

Page 17: ...ve been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodicaElyto properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you...

Page 18: ...e unless the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to go into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the att...

Page 19: ...ght 4 Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly 5 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they...

Page 20: ...om falling into carburetor NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ration of the cartridge Do not oil c...

Page 21: ...l fully and set parking brake 2 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 3 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 4 Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key 5 Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from th...

Page 22: ...f mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to_ _ r_o _er to ground o o 0 l l l A_ VGround Line _JT A FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Dec...

Page 23: ...ake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 3 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest g...

Page 24: ... the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ri...

Page 25: ...able to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Seat Label Positive Red Cable Terminal Cover Keps Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gr...

Page 26: ...clockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever Governor Control Lever Governor Plate Clamp Cable Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap ...

Page 27: ...orming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 28: ...se or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See fro Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 29: ... mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 5 Clogged mower deck vent 5 holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Poor cut uneven CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean...

Page 30: ...tch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slowe...

Page 31: ...HUT43FF At _o _OLENOID F _ i _ _1_ LIGHTINGS fSTEM OUTpUf II r_ O_ OZ n _ __ T _ n _ c q _ _ L _J _ _ _ _ I L Lk_Wrs OFF I ePX_VN NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATI ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WIII DIM AS THE ENGINE IS L HEA...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 ELECTRICAL 26 22 i I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...3510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193374 Harness lgn 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Battery Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtai...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 25 i 26 I 31 s _ 209 2O8 2 14 38 34 ...

Page 35: ...2 29 174332X599 Lens Laser 30 192525X613 Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT 31 136619 Bracket Fender Support 33 179716X613 Footrest LH 34 179717X613 Footrest RH 35 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 ScrewThdml 5 16 18 x 1 2 Tyt 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 64 154798 Dash Lower 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 206 170165 B...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 GROUND DRIVE 81 166 156 61 36 ...

Page 37: ...r13132 x13 16 Ga 112 19091210 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x16 Ga 27 STD561210 PinCotter I ex3 4CAD 113 127285X StrepTorque9ODegrees 28 175765 Rod Parking Brake 115 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3 6 16 x 1 25 29 71673 Cap Parking Brake 120 73900660 Nut Lock Fig 3 6 16 30 174973 Bracket Transaxle 150 175456 Spacer Retainer 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 16 unc x 3 4 151 19133210 Washer 13 32 x 2 x 10 Ga 34 175578 S...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 _ _ _ I I 88 _JL__ 38 ...

Page 39: ... x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 192757 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Beet Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 Fit...

Page 40: ...ENGINE 2 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 3 81 14 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester englne bs lcyl_4g 4O ...

Page 41: ...ex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine Briggs Model No 283H07 0399 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Split Screw Hex Head Cap 5 t6 18 x 3 ...

Page 42: ... Clip Push in Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 2 3x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga NOT...

Page 43: ... Chassis Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Decal Uft Handle Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item Only 106732X624 Rim Front 278H Fitting Grease F...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 3 2 6 8 I I l I I l 13 19 13 13 _ 19 2o 5 _ 1o _ 52_ 44 ...

Page 45: ...25631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365 Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Lirlk Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex withWasher Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensi...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 MOWER DECK 68 146 21 2 42_deck_man t path_3 1 18 21 28 29 18 23 24 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...rriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 147 131335 Bolt Shoulder 148 169022 Baffle Vortex 149 165898 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 150 19091210 Bracket Deflector 152 169676 Cap Sleeve 158 17720408 Spring Torsion Deflector 159 72140614 Nut Push 184 19131410 185 188234 130794 130968X428 Shield Deflector 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 131491 Rod Hinge 173964 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 167690 Washer Spacer 153535 Pulley M...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274351 DANATRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 140 20 21 27 36 53 43 44 59 45 46 47 48 49 50 59 64 69 60 48 ...

Page 49: ...r Neoprene 046 53 2264J Washer Plain 758 X 1 25 X Key Woodruff No 9 031 Assy Kit Input Shaft 54 160946 Axle LH Pinion Bevel 12T 55 170990 Gear Miter 1 2T Spliced Ring Retaining 56 160948 Ring Retaining Chain 24 Pitches 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross Gear Spur 1 2T 59 170991 Gear Miter 1 2T Idler Collar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH Assy Kit Clutch Keys 61 170992 Housing Lo...

Page 50: ...RIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 283H07 TYPE NUMBER 0399 E1 148 DI I 741 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 1019 LABELKIT 11058OWNER S MANUAl 11230OPERA OR MANUAL I132g REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 24 J 1270 I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I E0 1022 238O 0 70 35 1029 5O ...

Page 51: ...R 917 274351 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 283H07 TYPE NUMBER 0399 E1 142 6_ _ _ 231 _ 106 1270 9 276 _ 947 _ _ 9_ _J 43_ 1266A Q 1266 0 729 _ sosAt_ 697 e 74 1070 1005 _ 3o3t_ 1 108A_J 3091 801 BQ3_ 310 l 462_ 50_ 579 e 51 ...

Page 52: ... 692208 Spring Governor 27 698469 Lock Piston Pin 216 691840 Link Choke 28 697099 Pin Piston 222 694042 Bracket Control 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 231 691636 Screw Choke Valve 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 232 691842 Spring Governor 34 695761 Valve Intake 238 691843 Cap Valve 35 691279 Spdng Valve Intake 240 394358 Filter Fuel 36 69...

Page 53: ...91620 Pin Cotter 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 616 692012 Crank Governor 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer 617 692138 O SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1070 690372 Screw Flywheel Fan 634 690801 _1 Spring SealAasembly Manual 1090 691293 Retainer Brush Choke 1091 691333 Cap Limiter 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Assembly Choke A 1095 690190 Gasket Set Valve Matic 1119 691 f 83 Screw Alternator 638 691909 Boot Spark ...

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Page 55: ...e along dotted line Indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that Its left edge Jsvertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

Page 56: ...s call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u s A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domidlio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour service en...

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