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CRRFTSMRN °
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.274750
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his product
has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously
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.
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this product, Call:
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Sears Craftsman Help Line
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- Page 1 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman built engines. Before you start the For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat...
- Page 2 Warranty... 2 SafetyRules ... 3 ProductSpecifications... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ... 8 Operation... 11 MaintenanceSchedule... 1 7 LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Searswill repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are foundto be defectivein materialor workmanshipaccordingto the guidelinesof coveragelisted below.Searswill also providefree labor for these applicablewarrantedparts for the two full years.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine ing objects. Failure to observe injury or death. d_IbWARNING: In order to prevent cidental starting when setting porting, adjusting or making always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact plug. _WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control ,_WARNING:...
- Page 4 I1.SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss of control and tip-overaccidents,which can result in severeinjury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. you cannot back up the slope uneasy on it, do not mow it. •...
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this is not possible,then refuel suchequipmentwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzlein contact with the rim of the fuel tank or containeropening at all times until fueling is complete.Do not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
- Page 6 RC12YC section of this manual). REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations chase. Your new Craftsman® designed and manufactured dependable it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection can save you money and aggravation. 14 PSI...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel insert Boot Steering (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer Extension Shaft Steering (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Slope...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble as necessary to insure proper TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 3/4"...
- Page 9 7. Slide seat until a comfortableposition is reachedwhich allowsyou to press clutch/brakepedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat withoutmoving its ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and tightenadjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Flat Washer Adjustment Knob CHECK BATTERY Lift seat pan to raised position.
- Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at the factory for shipping Correct tire pressure is important cutting performance. ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower ing should...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED LIGHTS ON FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) &...
- Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Lever Light Switch Th rottle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the safety standards American National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER to engage...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs. spectacles or standard TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting...
- Page 14 • For best cutting performance,grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Makethe first cut relativelyhigh; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGEWHEELS Gaugewheels are properlyadjusted when they are slightly off the groundwhen moweris at the desiredcutting height in operatingposition.Gaugewheels then keepthe deck in proper positionto help preventscalpingin most terrainconditions.
- Page 15 TO OPERATE ON HILLS _,WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed ing up or down hills.
- Page 16 NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position key as soon as engine starts. not run starter continuously than fifteen seconds per minute. engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control...
- Page 17 .A,NTENANOE SO.EOULE F,LL, OATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine...
- Page 18 TRACTOR Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requiresmore than five (5) feetto stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level,dry concreteor paved surface,then brakemust be checked and adjusted.(See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in the Serviceand Adjustmentssection of this manual). TIRES •...
- Page 19 balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appearto be centered,but are not. • Slide bladeon to an unthreadedportion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced,it should remain in a horizontalposition.
- Page 20 After oil has drained completely, and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise pin is in the locked position Remove the drain tube and replace cap onto the end of the drain valve. Refill engine with oil through stick tube.
- Page 21 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever first. Spark plug type and gap setting shown...
- Page 22 SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift lever in neutral Place attachment Turn ignition key to "STOP" Make sure the blades Disconnect spark come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove right side of tractor.
- Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor on level ground or driveway. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest •...
- Page 24 Mandrel Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest level, dry concrete or paved...
- Page 25 Engine Clutching Stationary Idler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral the gear shift lever is in neutral gate) position. The adjustment at the factory; however, if adjustment needed, proceed as follows: Make sure transaxle is in neutral NOTE: When...
- Page 26 TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY d_IbWARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench other object to contact both terminals the same time.
- Page 27 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement emission control devices and systems, are being done at the customers may be performed by any non-road repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE The throttle...
- Page 28 Immediately prepare your tractor age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Engine properly. Engine Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Cutting fast. Throttle Build-up and trash under Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty Faulty spark Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. 9.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will 1. Obstruction not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged belt. Frozen idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass Engine discharge Travel speed Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven Worn, Buildup...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 SCHEMATIC 02831 193372 AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLUE C >/ LIGHT SWITCH LIGHT SWIT( YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPED ALTERNATOR THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED BATTERY, OWN ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE BRIGHTNESS POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED.
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 ELECTRICAL /./_'- ,,,_o_1...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga.
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ,209 chassis-Laser -It.stk...
- Page 37 TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193510X012 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender.stlt_38...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206-545C (See Breakdown) 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 192502 Rod Shifter Fender STLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 STEERING ASSEMBLY _2J_39 i!2--37 _7" --'-'-"-36 steering pl,lt 57...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 186780 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 626614 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 170545X505 Control, Throttle/Choke 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, B&S Model 31P777-0299-E1 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 185115...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 -...-..._31 PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It.knob 9 PART DESCRIPTION 188716 Seat 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. 145006 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 unc 124181X...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 193308 Decal Oper. Instr. 193595 Decal Replacement 186280 Decal Hood, R.H. 186281 Decal Hood, L.H. 138047 Decal Battery 133644 Decal Customer Maintenance 191777 Decal HP Engine 172331 Decal Mower Srs 186282 Decal Fender 156439...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 MOWER DECK il 47 118_ 14-- 1:21 D man-t-path stlt...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296...
- Page 48 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et S_riel Ch ffre - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750...
- Page 49 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-5450 REF PART DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 776409 Output Shaft 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 792180 Shift Key 792047...
- Page 50 TRACTOR BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 1330 REPAIR MANUAL ENGINE 11329 R EPLACEMENT 358 ENGINE GASKET 617 0 524 _ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 718 !_ 43,_ 307_ 8680...
- Page 51 TRACTOR BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 1022 616_::_ 1022 404 # 614 _ 697 _ 1040 305 % - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 238 @ ,¢ 6170 1070 1005 I044_ 363# 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022 [ 524F_ 1119_ 801 @ 803_ 310_...
- Page 52 TRACTOR BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 142_ _1o6 105 _1 127 G 9_1°41 276 @ 1266 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 231 "_ 104 _ 1270 105 _ 137 0 276 @ 634_j_ 106 8 142_ 117,_ 6170 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 1127...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal Side) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697188 Sump-Engine 698147 Head-Cylinder 699168 o+ Gasket-Cylinder 697109 • Gasket-Breather 697113 Tube-Breather 697110 • Gasket-Crankcase 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 697127...
- Page 54 TRACTOR BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 497608 Brush Set 495859 Armature-Magneto 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 691043 Plug-Spark 697191 Gasket Set-Engine 19203 Flywheel Puller 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 697122 Elbow-Intake 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691261...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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