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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.274632
i_
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.
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
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- Page 1 Read and follow all Safety this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 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 Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material _IWARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone.
- Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a majorfactor relatedto loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and controlandtip-over accidents,which can be seriously injured or interfere with result in severeinjury or death. Opera- safe machine operation.
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, the truck or trailerand refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible,then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable debris. Allow machine to cool before...
- Page 6 REPAIR PROTECTION Forward: AGREEMENTS Ground Speed (MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's...
- Page 7 Slope Sheet Keys For Future Use (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
- Page 8 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS (See TO ROLL TRACTOR SKID Operation For best cutting results, mower hous- section location ing should be properly leveled. See "TO controls) function LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service Press lift lever plunger and raise and Adjustments section of this manual.
- Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I'.,I SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
- Page 10 KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Position Light Switch Ammeter Attachment...
- Page 11 The operation of any tractor 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard...
- Page 12 Attachment • Attachment Lift For best cutting performance, grass over Clutch Switch 6 inches in height should be mowed Lever High Position "Engaged" twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS ,,,',"_ Gauge wheels are properly adjusted...
- Page 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the _,WARNING: Do not drive up or down oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do section of this manual).
- Page 14 MOWING TIPS Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release • Mower should be properly leveled key as soon as engine starts. best mowing performance. See "TO not run starter continuously for more LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
- Page 15 FILL IN DATES / J ' /SERVlCEOATES 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...
- Page 16 ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position TRACTOR (Normal Operating) Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then...
- Page 17 ENGINE NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may LUBRICATION appear to be centered, but are not. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion with API service classification SG-SL...
- Page 18 6. Removethe drain tube and replacethe _jHandle cap onto the end of the drain valve. 7. Refill enginewith oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximatecapacitysee "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" s ection of this manual. Cover 8.
- Page 19 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine or transmission will...
- Page 20 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure against trunnion on both front links. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-...
- Page 21 Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Idler Pulleys Nut "A" Jam Nut Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT If tractor...
- Page 22 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Electric Clutch Block up axle securely. Clutch Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Locator washers to allow wheel removal (rear Clutching wheels have a square key - Do not Idler lose). Repair tire and reassemble. Stationary Idler NOTE:...
- Page 23 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged battery. backside of the grill. RED cable last from both batteries. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb...
- Page 24 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING may be performed...
- Page 25 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation acids during...
- Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE 3ORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
- Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass/too Loss of power Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower 3.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Remove obstruction• Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
- Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 SCHEMATIC 92834 19389 BATTERY SOLENOID IGNITION SPARK PLUGS UNIT (2PLUGS ON TW N CYL. ENG NES HOUR jO ................_LAp: ...................... METER SOLENOID FUEL (OPTIONAL) LINE IB_UF CHARGING SY STEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM --_L 9 AMP @ 3600...
- Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 176138 Switch, interlock 175688 Harness,...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 10=-_ j155 _278 j209 j158 J 20 .142 chassis-stealth.stlt...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 193635X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X615 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender.stlt 47...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 105709X Spring, Clutch Return Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 (See Breakdown) 17060620 V-Belt, Ground Drive 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 130801 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span Screw 3/8-16...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 STEERING steering stealth prem...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25132 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 31___ 11__ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs,lcy[ PART DESCRIPTION 176636X505 Control Throttle 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex Engine, Briggs Model 31P777-0348-E1 (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler 165291 Muffler Gasket 148456 Tube Drain oil 169837 Shield Heat...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..15 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187407 164065 Reflector, Decal, Steering Wheel 138047 193308 Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears Decal, Fender, Instructions 186242 186572 Decal, Hood RH Decal, Fender 186243 149516 Decal, Hood LH Decal, Battery 160396 186331 Decal, Deck Sch.
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 LIFT ASSEMBLY 1718 lift-rh. 1piece25 PART DESCRIPTION 179504 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 139865 Link, Lift, LH. 139866 Link, Lift, R.H.
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 MOWER DECK 113 111 2_ 23 24 118 _ .117 _116 D elec-t-path stlt...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. STD533107 Bolt STD624003 Retainer 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Fr. 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 178515 Washer, Hardened...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _ODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE iMo_=,,,;,%s&?o,...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 884_ 11 _ 584_ 12641_ 146 '_ 126_ 718 '_ 741_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 8680 943 O 1270 lr _7591 617 0 8420 1027 / 1019 LABEL 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 868 _-'_ 1022 _1 1022 6170 1034 --10_ 1119_ •_ _-1o6 lo91 127 (_ 947_ 276@ 1127_ 104%-CA 4A_KIT-087 R B URE TO R6_ 137_ 276@ _06_ _-_ 6_ 1266_.j I...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) (MagnetoSide) 694352 Jet-Main (Standard) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274632 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 Seal-Valve 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 697091 Line-Vacuum 697090 Pump-Fuel 690589 •...
- Page 51 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees, Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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