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Craftsman 917.274970 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 22.0 hp, 46" mower electric start 6 speed
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ICRAFTSMAWI
GARDEN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 46" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed
Model No.
917.274970
[_
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
I
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the en-
I
gine, read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
CAUTION:
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.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. 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.corn/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    ...... Sears Service ...... Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,...

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely important safety precautions.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere • Mow up and down slopes, not across. with safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc.
  • Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overtum the • Never carry passengers or children machine.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Please read and retain this manual. The PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. JGaaSOlci_e 5 Ga,,ons Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". "ty Unleaded and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 30 A Repair Agreement is available on this (above 32°F) product.
  • Page 7 Video Cassette Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin• When right or left hand is mentioned IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any this manual, it means, from your point of staples in skid that may puncture tires view, when you are in the operating where tractor is to roll off skid.
  • Page 8 TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See ADJUST SEAT Operation section for location 1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment function of controls) knobs. _WARNING: Before starting, read, 2. Lower seat into operating position and understand and follow all instructions in sit in seat. the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 9 /CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. wish to assure that you receive the best Correct tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting performance.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. I- ;I BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 11 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Ignition Switch Position Ammeter Throttle Control Switch Lift Lever...
  • Page 12 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 13 TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip presence sensing switch. Any attempt by with the engine not running. These the operator to leave the seat with the heights are approximate and may vary...
  • Page 14 TO TRANSPORT IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi- _1, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels...

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine...
  • Page 16 *sYou COMPLETE DATES Check Tire Pressure Check Brake Operation Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fastenem SharperdRep_ace Mower Blades 1_/3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals v" Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Baits Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) V#I# Change...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 18 • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils...
  • Page 19 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, To insure proper cooling, make sure the tighten dipstick cap securely onto the grass screen, cooling fins, and other tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil external surfaces of the engine are kept at "FULL"...
  • Page 20 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal 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.
  • Page 21 Check adjustment on right side of tractor. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in Measure distance "P directly in front of flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with and behind the mandrel at bottom edge notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space...
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT Be sure spring is securely hooked primary idler arm and bolt in mower MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL housing. 1. Park tractor on a level surface. MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Engage parking brake. Install belt in both idlers. Make sure Remove screws from L.H.
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST ATrACHMENT CLUTCH TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake Park the tractor on level surface. Engage that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. parking brake. Eventually, the internal brake will wear 1.
  • Page 24 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment. distance as stated above. Readjust if Clutching Flat Idler, necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, Engine further maintenance is necessary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
  • Page 25 TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES _stment Sleeves 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of Jam Nuts...
  • Page 26 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE , ,:i,...,!- :" The throttle control has been preset at the Terminal .,-" factory and adjustment should not be Access Bolt necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. (Red) adjustment is necessary, proceed as Cable follows:...
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory adjusted. not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory...
  • Page 28 alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Immediately prepare your tractor for using ethanol or methanol) can attract storage at the end of the season or if the moisture which leads to separation tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM ill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center 3ORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 SCHEMATIC SOLENOID AMMETER (OPTIONAL) EL£CTRtC CLL_CH CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) _.uIE FUEL IGNITION UNIT FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID REGULATO: SWITCH HEADLIGHTS POSITION CIRCUIT C+G,B+H IGNITION SWITCH C+F,B÷E,A+D RELAY M÷G÷A1 NONE E+At L+A2 ]B+A_...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Boll Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Boll 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Interlock 175688 Harness Socket LightW/4152J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1749O6O8 Screw Thdr 3/8-15 x 1/2 180372 Rail, Frame RH 156973 Guide, Belt Gear Drive 175282 Drawbar, Gt 17490508 ScrewThdroL 3/16-18x 1/2 73680700 Nut,Crawnlock Hex 7/16-14UNC 177679 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl Keeper, Belt...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 GROUND DRIVE . _..-...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle Nyliner 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 178575 Actuator, Interlock Switch STD561210 Pin, Cotter...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1313...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel, Steedng 178557 Axle Asm., Front Fitting,Grease 6855M 161849 Spindle Asm, LH Spindle Asm., RH 151848 62661-1 Beadng, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga_ 121748X Ring,Klip #T5304-75 12OOOO29 Cap, Spindle...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 ENGINE "37 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Screw Tr 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Engine Bdggs, Model No. 446777 17490636 (Order parts from engine manuf.) 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC 149723 Muffler Side 126197X Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X t21361X Pulley V-Idler...

  • Page 43: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 SEATASSEMBLY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121250X Spdng, Cprsn 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 140675 Strap, Fender 19171912 Washer 17/32xl-3/16xl 2 Ga. Clip, Push In, Hinged 166369 Knob, Seat STD541437...

  • Page 44: Wheels And Tires

    DESCRIP'_ON DESCRIPTION 182168 Decal, Dash Panel 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 164085 Decal, Dash 183725 Decal, Repl Parts 171700 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 181604 Decal, Engine 171701 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 138047 Decal, Battery 149516 Decal, BatteryDNGPJPSN 106202X Reflector,Taillight ENG Asm...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 LIFTASSEMBLY 35 73 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 137150 Spring, Compression Inf Hgt 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 137167 Rod, Adj Lift 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc 12000022 E-RingTruarc #5133-87 155097...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 MOWER DECK >30...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 MOWER DECK PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156948 DackWeldment STD551037 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x 16 Ga. 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat STD6240(_ Retainer Spring 156086 Keeper, Belt, Idler 178024 Bar Sway Deck 144917 Pulley, Idler, Driven 85O857...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 TRANSAXLE ,.16...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 8119M Needle Bearing 12000034 RetainingRing 4220R Thrust Beadng Race 4199R Final DriveGear 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 4216R DifferentialGear 4213R 4th Reduction Gear 4215R DifferentialPinion 4442R 3rd Reduction PinionSpacer...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 BRIGGS & STRA'I'TON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0177-E1 213_ 216 1 2=_1 305g I019LABELKIT 447A 447A 5o4O 25o_ 1035 1095 VALVE GASKET SET IC-_OWN_R'S _.UAL 447A [ Io_ _,sstoN L,.BEt ] 163_ 1022 _:_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0177-E1 1029 1100 914'_ 1__5J 11. ! 11128 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lO8(:::_::_ i h31113o ss,l 633e s._G • 5o2A B lOSi 1123 4040 5o2A 8 117 0 A 1124 1,27_1 977 CARBURETOR...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 BRIGGS& STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER446777,TYPE NUMBER0177-E1 ,, It 789A 789_ 6951 358 ENGINE GASKET SET $2, o 1051 8°8'_Q s,{_ 163_ lozz 691® 8420 276 ID 697_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0177-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690993 Valve-Throttle 694001 Cylinder Assembly 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 499806 Float-Carburetor Side) 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690994 Gasket-Float Bowl 690069...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274970 BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0177-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 447A 690960 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 691011 Adapter-Air 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 691012 Cover-Air Guide 696458 Alternator 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 691185 Regulator 865B 691015...

  • Page 55: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically 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 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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