Craftsman 917.274820 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ously 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: ...rsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbutnot limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto use the proper gradeand amountof engine oil failuret...

Page 3: ...s 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 3 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 ...

Page 4: ...e watchful care of a respon sible 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 mowin...

Page 5: ...aution 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 while backing Never carry children...

Page 6: ... 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 Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require...

Page 7: ...el Insert Steering Boot 1 Hex Bolt R 5 16 18 x 4 Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 Lock Washer Seat 1 Washer _h 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge __9 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7 ...

Page 8: ...XTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels 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 hori...

Page 9: ...ection of this manual 4 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 clea...

Page 10: ...s adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling v Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check ...

Page 11: ... 6 PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 4 FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoi...

Page 12: ... to engage 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used...

Page 13: ...utch Parking Brake Brake Engaged Pedal Position STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed ENGINE Move throt...

Page 14: ...2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Attachment Clutch Lift Lever High Position Engaged z 2 Position J Disengaged Position Low Position Deflector OPERATING IN REVERSE Your tractor ...

Page 15: ...pe is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a fe...

Page 16: ...uld be warmed up as follows 1 Be sure the tractor is on level ground 2 Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position 3 Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warm...

Page 17: ...ds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f T 1 J 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir able clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate e...

Page 18: ...this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to 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 should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assu...

Page 19: ... seat 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 ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any a...

Page 20: ...ades 2 are intact and clean 20 Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or ...

Page 21: ...hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE ...

Page 22: ...plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clamp__ Clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect pain...

Page 23: ...t of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Small Small Retainer Clutch 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is t...

Page 24: ...h as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D ...

Page 25: ...and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 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 gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qu...

Page 26: ...e removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRON...

Page 27: ...sition 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect RED battery cable 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 ...

Page 28: ...e giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the ...

Page 29: ...ing 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 and ...

Page 30: ...sh under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustme...

Page 31: ...ion section 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when...

Page 32: ...quipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place...

Page 33: ...SYSTEM 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 DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST 32831 Z NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UN...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274820 90 41 22 I 33 J I I i i i i i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ... Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193372 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uric x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 90 180449 Cover Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtail Reverse 93 192540 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 208 273 18 20 _ _275 278 39 58 278 209 208 2_ 2O6 209 209 6O 74 208 chassis Laser It stir 46 36 ...

Page 37: ...ic x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder 166 189747 Screw Hi Lo 13 16 x 5 8 w Patch 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 208 17670608 ScrewThdrol 3 8...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274820 GROUND DRIVE 32 3o 95 116 52 37 36 35 32 53 30 252 29 19 22 i 55 74 75 78 drive hydro stlt 53 8 ...

Page 39: ...165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 197 169613 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 198 169593 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 145212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 245 178122 57 178138 V Belt 246 178121 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 247 181462 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 250 17060612 62 8883R Cover Pedal 251 17060516 63 175410 Pulley Engine 2...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274820 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 34 _36 44_ 4 88 L 29 68 13 65 82 9 __ 40 89 _ 15 15 _ _ 2 10 30 steering pl lt 57 68 67 67 67 40 ...

Page 41: ...earing Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexfiange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 Adaptor Steering Wheel Bo...

Page 42: ... See Breakdown Briggs 44 17670412 Model No 31P777 0378 E1 45 17000612 Muffler Exhaust Gasket Muffler 46 19091416 Tube Drain Oil Easy 62 10010500 Shield Browning Debris Guard 72 71070512 Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 78 17060620 Cap Fuel 81 73510400 Clamp Hose BIk DESCRIPTION Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Screw Hexwsh Thdrl 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer ...

Page 43: ...c Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Z...

Page 44: ...ash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Disconnect Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 6 _ 4 10 wheeb 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Fron...

Page 45: ... 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 20 163552 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered Nut Crownloc...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274820 MOWER DECK i147 i 30 113 111 116 _2 119 118 _ 5 6 f 19 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 21 28 29 Fl17 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...ewThdrol RollingWsh Hd 150 19091210 31 187690 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 159 STD533717 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 184 19131410 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 185 188234 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 169583 48 133944 Wa...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274820 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 79 41 42A 206 1 _ 150 115 87 106 _ _ w r _ _ _ 31 29 _ _ 56 6 31 127 v k 87 200 210 1oo 48 ...

Page 49: ... Washer 627 ID 091W 113 786199 Sleeve Ass y Incl 157 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y Incl 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y Incl 109 38 799021 Brake Pad 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 40 792204 Roll Pin 25 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 41 790102 Brake Lever 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 42 792202...

Page 50: ..._ 1264_ 1863 24 I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1868 OWNER S MANUALI I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 48 SHORT BLOCK I I 1880 REPAIR MANUAL I 1329 REPLAOEMENTENGINE U 1270 _ 750 93_ 15_ 22_ 95 _ 10 2_ _CARBURE TCR6_4V_ Fc_jA UL KIT 987 _ 105 _ 137C _ 276 _ _S 128J _ 108 O _ 884_ _ I 117_b 142_ 6170 1266A C_ _ 14_ _ _ v 741 276 1127_ I 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET 137C_C_ 276 1288AC_ b 634_ 20_ 89 e 118 24o 1027 50 ...

Page 51: ...NGINE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0378 E1 238 3 35 1022 103L 6170 1022 801 _ 544_ 803 _ 310_ 579_46_ _ 503_ 802 305A _ 3041 334 1267 968 1040 __ 305 643 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7I_ 51 1022 868 383 227 267 _ 729 697 _ 74 73_ 1070 1005 _ 1044_ 1051 51 ...

Page 52: ...986 Adjuster Rocker Arm 698469 Lock Piston Pin 202 691841 Link Mechanical Governor 697099 Pin Piston 209 692208 Spring Governor 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 216 691840 Link Choke 697263 Rod Connecting 020 222 694042 Bracket Control Undersize 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 232 691842 Spring Governor 695760 Valve Exhaust 238 691843 Cap Valve 695761 Valve Intake 240 3...

Page 53: ... 697157 Screw 1119 691183 Breather Passage Cover 1127 691657 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1263 697124 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1264 697104 718 690959 Pin Locating 1266 691917 729 691224 Clip Wire 1266A 697123 741 697128 Gear Timing 1267 697424 750 691033 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1270 697156 757 697607 Link Counterweight 1329 758 697134 Counterweight 1330 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 783 693713 Gea...

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Page 55: ...opes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted mine indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertieammy paraimei 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 an...

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