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Craftsman 917.274820 Owner's Manual

18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMIIH°I
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.274820
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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 Call: Read and follow all Safety 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...
  • Page 2 MaintenanceSchedule......18 Warranty..........2 Serviceand Adjustments.....23 Safety Rules.......... 3 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........29 AssemblyPre-Operation ......8 Troubleshooting ........30 Operation..........11 Repair Parts......... 34 Sears Service......B ack Cover Maintenance ........18 LIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRiding Equipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner'smanual, Sears will repair or replacefree of charge any parts that are found to 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 _,WARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone.
  • Page 4 I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with controland tip-overaccidents,which can safe machine operation. Children result in severeinjury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires...
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment from • 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 equipment with a portable debris.
  • Page 6 PROTECTION W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- (GAP: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman® product Ground Speed Forward: designed and manufactured for years (MPH): Reverse: dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Boot (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure...
  • Page 9 6. Lowerseat into operatingpositionand sit in seat. NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate 7. Slide seat until a comfortableposition instruction below to remove the tractor is reachedwhich allowsyou to press from the skid. clutch/brakepedal all the way down.
  • Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE v" CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your new tractor, at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best rect tire pressure is importantfor best performance and satisfaction from this cutting performance.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH SLOW IGNITION SWITCH G " ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL 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. Ignition Switch Ammeter Attachment ROS "ON" Position Clutch Lever Lift Lever Plunger Attachment...
  • Page 13 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety I...
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Attachment Attachment Clutch Lift Lever Gauge wheels are properly adjusted High Position when they are slightly off the ground when "Engaged" z. ,,'2 mower is at the desired cutting height Position operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help...
  • Page 15 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down Tow only the attachments that are recom- hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do mended by and comply with specifications not drive across any slope.
  • Page 16 TO START ENGINE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM When starting the Before driving the unit in cold weather, engine for the first time the transmission should be warmed up as or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will follows: take extra cranking time to move fuel from Be sure the tractor...
  • Page 17 MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut.
  • Page 18 MA,.TE.A.CE SC.EOULE FILL IN DATES /_/_X'x_'_/_ " AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_ _/_/O.Oq. _" REGULAR SERVICE /_r,/_'_c_VSERVICE DATES C hh :; kkBiraekpr?sPe_;i° 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...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) Alwaysobserve safety rules when per- formingany maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requiresmore than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highestgear on a level,dry concreteor pavedsurface,then brakemust be checkedand adjusted.(See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in the Service and •...
  • Page 20 • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing pings and other materials. To prevent blade. The lobes of the center hole may damage to seals, do not use com- appear to be centered, but are not.
  • Page 21 Oil Drain Valve Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover. Hook handle on cover and push down Closed on handle to close. IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such Locked as kerosene, are not to be used to clean Position the cartridge.
  • Page 22 MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ate a fire hazard and/or damage. of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 23 WARNING: SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely...
  • Page 24 Push clutch cable housing guide into • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. equal in length. Place flat washer and clutch spring • If links are not equal in length, adjust idler pulley bolt and secure...
  • Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys if necessary. If stopping distance and idler pulleys still greater than five (5) feet in highest Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves gear, further maintenance...
  • Page 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT Engine Pulley Clutching Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged ,dler_ ---_ I '°' after reinstallation and before operating Stationary _JJ,.,.,.,_,-i_I tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" the Operation section of this manual. Idler----------------II II __-J--t[ Center Span...
  • Page 27 If "jumper cables" are used for emergency Seat starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1.
  • Page 28 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 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol age at the end of the season or if the trac- blended fuels (called gasohol or using tor will not be used for 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change (cont.) spark plug. Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ower blades will Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction• mot rotate mechanism• Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley• Replace idler pulley• Frozen blade mandrel•...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 SCHEMATIC 02831_193372 IGNITION SPARK PLUGS UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL, ENGINES) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE, CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 ELECTRICAL 33 J...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 176689 Box, Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 193149 Cable, Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 4207J Cable, Ground...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _275 20'_ chassis-Laser-It.stir...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193511X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 172105X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly 184921 Bumper Extrusion...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 GROUND DRIVE 36 35 drive-hydro,stlt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 (See 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc Breakdown) 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 192502 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 137057 Spacer STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 STEERING ASSEMBLY _&-'-"---- ... __$40 89 _ ..... -- ..steering pl.lt 57...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121 Link, Drag STD551137...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs,lcyl PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throttle/Choke 137040 Line Fuel 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 181654 Plug, Drain Oil Easy Screw Hexwsh Thdrl 1/4-20 x 3/4 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs 17670412 Model No.
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1115 seat It.knob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 44 Decal Lift Handle Decal Replacement 138311 Pad Footrest Lh STLT 179128 Decal Deck 184310X428 186572 Decal Fender Craftsman 184311X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT 193307 Manual Owner's (English) Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst E/S - - 193322 146046 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 LIFT ASSEMBLY Fift-rh= 1 piece3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc 12000002 E Ring 73800800...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 MOWER DECK i147 113 111 @116 118 _ Fl17 D man-t-path stlt 3...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Spacer, Retainer 165892 Mower Housing 165723 STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Asm,Sway Bar, Front 149846 V-Belt 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 144959 Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 unc STD624008...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 79 # .(_) _; w ,r ,,._ 31 29 210 ..
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover L.H. 786196 Spacer .625.765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776355 Counter Shaft 792154 Oil Fill Plug 778263 Spur Gear 11T 788088A Oil Seal 3/4" 786197 Neutral Sleeve (.572) 792141 Washer .3771D .058W...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0378-E1 684_ 11 d-_ 684_ 1264_ 1863 14_ _ _ 358 ENGINE GASKET 868_ 943 o 1022 276@ 2o@ 6170 1127_ 681_ 1266 624_ 842C) 1019 LABEL KIT 137C_C_ 276@ 977 CARBURETOR...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0378-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022 238 ,3 1022 6170 103L 1022 544_ 267 '_' 803 _ 310_ 579_46_ 503_ 305A 305'% 1040 3041 1070 1005 1044_ 1267 1051&...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0378-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 O Seat-Inlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 a Jet-Main (Standard)
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0378-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION • + Seal-Valve 691043 Plug-Spark 690968 Screw (Rocker Cover) 697191 Gasket Set-Engine 691108 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 19203 Flywheel Puller 690589 Solenoid-Fuel 89838...
  • 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
  • Page 56 Your Home Au Canada pour service en frangais: 1-800-LE-FOYER (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca SE/.4R,.$ 02410 © Sears, Roebuckand Co. ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SMService Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Marca Registrada / TMMarca de Fabrica / - Marca de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co. MCMarque de commerce / Marque depos6e de Sears, Roebuck and Co.