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Craftsman 917.274751 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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CRAFTSMAN °
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.274751
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...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    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 _IbWARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    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 • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truckor trailerand refuelit on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked ground.If this is not possible,then debris. Allow machine to cool before refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable storing.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    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 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Extension Shaft Steering (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    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 7. Slide seat until a comfortableposition NOTE: You may now roll or drive your is reachedwhich allowsyou to press tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor clutch/brakepedal all the way down. from the skid. 8.

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECKTIRE PRESSURE J CHECKL IS T The tires on your tractor were overin- Before you operate and enjoy your new flated at the factory for shipping purposes. tractor, we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is important for best the best performance and satisfaction cutting performance.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 Ignition Switch 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard...
  • Page 14 Lift • The average lawn should be cut to approxi- Lever High Position mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow ,!,-'_"_'-_ Low ,"? Position often and after moderate growth. •...

  • Page 15: To Start Engine

    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 16 NOTE: Before starting, read the warm NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 and cold starting procedures below. feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) Insert key into ignition and turn key the carburetor fuel mixture may need to clockwise to start position and release...
  • Page 17 F,LL,N OATES REGULAR SERVICE VICE DATES Check Brake Operation _V p 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 Oil Level...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ig- nition switch in the ROS "ON" position Always observe safety rules when per- the attachment clutch engaged, any at- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION tempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting Blade cold weather, they will result in increased 5/8" Bolt or Pin oil consumption when used above 32°R Check your engine oil level more frequent- Center Hole ly to avoid possible engine damage from BATT E RY...
  • Page 20 ENGINE OIL FILTER ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Replace the engine oil filter every season Debris may clog the engine's air cool- or every other oil change if the tractor ing system. Remove blower housing used more than 100 hours in one year. clean area shown to prevent overheating...
  • Page 21 SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift 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 stopped.
  • Page 22 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 23 Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT right side of the transaxle. Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Engine Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Center washers to allow wheel removal (rear Clutching wheels have a square key - Do not Keeper lose). Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align Stationary Idler...
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27 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 28: Troubleshooting

    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 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power 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 and trash under...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1• 1. Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism• Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. • belt. Frozen idler pulley• Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 SCHEMATIC 02836 193374 / 390 STARTER AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) WHITE 7© CLUTCH / BRAK-E BLAOK BLAOK BLACK GRAY REVERSE SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR NOT IN REVERSE IGNITION ...... SPARK PLUGS UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) ..
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 ELECTRICAL • 93 _ / _-_k "............° .._:;r_r_74 _Us ..............7 .....
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176138 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -It.stk...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193510X012 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly 184921...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 GROUND DRIVE drive-fender, stlt_38...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 8883R Cover, Pedal (See Breakdown) 187618 Pulley, Engine Bolt, 7/16-20 x 1.5 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 188025 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 188029 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 STEERING ASSEMBLY -2J_39 i!2--37 '°9 steering pl,lt 57...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186780 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, 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 Draglink STD551137 Washer,...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcy! KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137040 170545X505 Control, Throttle/Choke Line, Fuel 181654 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Plug Drain Oil Easy 17670412 Cutting 114-20 x 112 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Engine, B&S Model...

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 LIFT ASSEMBLY .../ lift-rh.lpiece PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc 12000002...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat ILknob PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188939 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 72050412 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 318-16 unc x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 DECALS KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 193308 191551 Decal Oper. Instr. Decal, Chassis 193595 Decal Replacement 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 186280 Decal Hood, R.H. 179128 Decal, Deck B 42" 186281 Decal Hood, L.H. 149516 Decal, Battery...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 MOWER DECK il 47 _116 118/_. 14-- 13-- D man-t-path stlt...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 184907 STD533107 Bolt 178515 Washer, Hardened 138017 Arm, Idler Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 155046 165460 Spacer, Retainer Bracket Sway Bar 38142"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et S_riel Ch ffre...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever Transaxle Cover 790079 772147 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A 780086A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" Transaxle Case 792085A 770128...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 43,_ 684I' 1 1_ 584_ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 307_ 1264'_ ENGINE 11329 R EPLACEMENT 358 ENGINE GASKET 146,_ 8680 9430 20@ 6170 1022 _% °°1_ 0 524 _ 8420 1266 1019 LABEL KIT...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022 ,¢ 1022 6170 103_ 1524F_ 1022 404 # 614 _ 1119_ 8091 801 @ 803_ 310_ 579_46_ _ 508_ 1070 697 _ 1005 I044_ 1040 363#...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 84A _8 127A 1091 127 G 276A@ 947A [_ NIKKI J 1127_ %:___ 947_ 1266A <_> 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET 527(_ 1370 276@ 1266 0 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 6170...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690577 Seat-inlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) Side) 108A 695419 Valve-Choke (Nikki) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 Jet-Main (Standard) 697188 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274751 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug 497608 Brush 690968 Seal-Valve 495859 Armature-Magneto 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 690589 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 691043...
  • 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 than 15 degrees.
  • 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. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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