Craftsman 917.274822 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 917.274822
  6. Owner's manual
Craftsman 917.274822 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.274822 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMIIH°I
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.274822
[_
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

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 917.274822 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Craftsman 917.274822

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.274822

  • 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 ......Back Cover Maintenance ........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 blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a majorfactor relatedto 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 requiresextra caution.
  • 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 of (MPH): Reverse: dependable operation. But like all prod-...
  • 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 Lower seat into operating position NOTE: You may now roll or drive your sit in seat. tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Slide seat until a comfortable position instruction below to remove the tractor is reached which allows you to press from the skid.
  • Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE _CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best rect tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting...
  • 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 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READTHIS 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. 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 _ILWARNING: 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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM TO START ENGINE Before driving the unit in cold weather, When starting the 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 is on level ground.
  • Page 17 NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged...
  • Page 18 FILL IN DATES /_/_X'x_'_/_ " AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_ _/_/O.Oq. _" REGULAR SERVICE /_r/_'_r_VSERVICE DATES C hh :; kkBirakp r?sPe_;i° Check Operator Presence ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners ll_s Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_3 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 19 Engine "ON" Position TRACTOR ROS "ON" Position (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 brake...
  • Page 20 NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- blade. The lobes of the center hole may pings and other materials. To prevent appear to be centered,but are not. damage to seals, do not use com- •...
  • Page 21 Oil Drain Valve 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover. 7. 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 • Before making any necessary adjust- Push clutch cable housing guide into ments, check that both front links are bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. equal in length. • If links are not equal in length, adjust Place flat washer and clutch spring...
  • 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 --I\ Should your transmission require removal Clutching service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating Stationary _[----_,-i _ I tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" the Operation section of this manual. II__--J--.[ Center Span TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL...
  • Page 27 Keps If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: Bolt _ Terminal IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped Cover i" 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.
  • 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 6. Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change (cont.) spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. 8. 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 917.274822 SCHEMATIC 02836 193374 / 380 SOLENOID STARTER BLACK GRAY ..,GN,T,ONuN,T PAR UG;j ,2PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) B_UE HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM (C_ARGING SYSTEM...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 ELECTRICAL 1193372 ROS...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 186491 Box, Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 183759 Harness, Light Socket (wi4152J) 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 146148 Cable, Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 145491...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _275 20'_ chassis-Laser-It.stir...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193511X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 172105X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood Assembly 184921 Bumper Extrusion...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw HexWsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 Transmission (See Breakdown) 142432 Hydro Gear Model 314-0510 192502 Rod, Shift 134683 Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 169183 Strap, Torque, STD551125...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 STEERING ASSEMBLY --97 _\ +_-- i__],- +.+¢ -- _y++ _+_-/+_ ] - __$40 89 _ 15-_ ..t_+_T ..... -- ..steering pl.lt 57...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 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 917,274822 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throttle/Choke 181654 Plug, Drain Oil Easy 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 109227X Pad Idler 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrl 1/4-20 x 3/4 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No.
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat It.knob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X 188719 Seat Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 72050412 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 134300 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc...
  • Page 44 166960 Decal Bypass 193961 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 193981 146046 Decal V-belt...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 LIFT ASSEMBLY lift-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 12000002 E Ring...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822 MOWER DECK i147 113 111 @116 .117 D man-t-path stlt 3 _116...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 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...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 _119 /126 120_ 10-\ 88 \ SEALANT 20W50 78,80Z SEAL 0 RING L130...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142892 Bolt, Nylok 170351 Kit, Main Housing 170411 Spacer, Brake Torsion Spring Main Housing, Machined 170413 Bolt, Square Head - Brake Bushing .865 X .985 X .790 170415 Nut, Castle...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 684!11_ 584_ 1264I_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 146_ 943 o 6170 524 _ 842 O 1266 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 48 SHORT BLOCK I...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022 1022 6170 1022 1119_, 1023 1091 127 O 276 @ 1127_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 305A 1267 1070 73__ 544_ 1005 1044_ 803_ 310 1 1051& _ _""_ _'_J 783 _ 462 I 797 " 802 @...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 694352 Jet-Main (Standard) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697228 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697090 Pump-Fuel 694393 Solenoid-Fuel 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 499613 Cover-Oil Pump 697122 Elbow-intake 697015 Filter-Pre Cleaner 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 699848 Cover-Air Cleaner 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 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 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.

Table of Contents

Save PDF