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Craftsman 917.274630 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.274630 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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CRRFTSMI:IN °
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.274630
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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.
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: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 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...
  • Page 2 Maintenance......... 15 Warranty..........2 SafetyRules ........... 3 Service andAdjustments......19 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........25 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......7 Troubleshooting ........26 Operation..........9 Repair Parts.......... 30 MaintenanceSchedule......1 5 Sears Service......B ack Cover 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...
  • 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 _kWARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone.
  • Page 4 I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-overaccidents,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 trailer and 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 refuel such equipmentwith a portable debris.
  • Page 6 REPAIR PROTECTION Ground Speed Forward: AGREEMENTS (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 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 appearon your tractor or in literature suppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir 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 UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS)
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. "ON" Position Light Switch Ammeter Attachment Clutch Switch...
  • 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...
  • Page 12 Attachment Attachment Lift Clutch Switch Lever High Position "Engaged" Position "Disengag Position...
  • 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 .A,.TE.A.OE SO.EOU.E AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE f__'/_TSERVlOe DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ROSSystems 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...
  • 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 NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing ENGINE blade. The lobes of the center hole may LUBRICATION appearto be centered,but are not. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Slide bladeon to an unthreadedportion with API service classification SG-SL.
  • Page 18 6. Removethe drain tube and replacethe _jHandle cap onto the end of the drainvalve. 7. Refill enginewith oil through oil fill dip- sticktube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximatecapacitysee "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" s ection of this Cover manual. 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstickfor checking level.For accuratereading, _/Cartridge tighten dipstickcap securelyonto the...
  • 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...
  • 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" Nut "A" Jam Nut Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable 0_38 brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT If tractor requires...
  • 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 Immediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using ageat 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 _CAUTION: Neverstore the tractor...
  • 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 Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 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 917.274630 SCHEMATIC 02834 19389 BATTERY SOLENOID ® SPARK PLUGS IGNITION L_'_ UNIT (2 PLUGS ............_ ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) HOUR ..........................FUEL SHUT-OFF METER SOLENOID FUEL (OPTIONAL) LINE I£LUE CHARGING SY STEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM --_'_J 9 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 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, Light 4152J...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES i 55 j158 _278 j209 J 20 209 ' chassis-stealth.stlt...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 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 917.274630 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive (See Breakdown) 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 123533X Cover, Pedal 175414 Pulley, Engine 12000028...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 STEERING steering stealth prem...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Wheel Steering 184706 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag STD551137...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine=bs.lcyl 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 137180...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 SEAT ASSEMBLY ..15 KEY 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 19131610...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187407 Reflector, LH 187408 Decal, Reflector, RH 138047 Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears 164065 Decal, Steering Wheel 186242 Decal, Hood RH 193308 Decal, Fender, Instructions 186243 Decal, Hood LH 186572 Decal, Fender 160396 Decal, Deck Sch.
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 LIFT ASSEMBLY ..¢ lift-rh.lpiece 3 PART DESCRIPTION 179504 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 139865 Link, Lift, L.H.
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 MOWER DECK ÷_o 6;.. .7_ 4oi€ 23 24 .117 D elec-t-path stlt...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 STD533107 Bolt 178515 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Fr. 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD624008...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE i,%_,,,;,_Sc_,O,...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 790079 Brake Lever 772147 Transaxle Cover 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792075...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 8842 11 _ 584_ 15 _ 12641_ 8_1_ 146 '_ 126_ 10386 718 ' 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 943 0 1270 !_ 1022 _7591 617 0 8_1_ _307 524 _...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 1022 6170 1034 1119_ 267 _' 334 _' 861_ 1091 141A 1266A<_> 601_ 947_ 276@ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1127_ 634A_ 987@ 1266y 276@...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 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 O Jet-Main (Standard) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697228 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0348-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION •+ Seal-Valve 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 690968 694476 Screw (Fuel Pump) 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) Line-Vacuum 385A 690297 Screw (Fuel Pump) 697091 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.
  • Page 52 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. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.