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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
16.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.274351
This 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 website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur- chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
- 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 toward _WARNING" In order to prevent ac- anyone.
- Page 4 • Never carry children, even with the II. SLOPE OPERATION blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death.
- Page 5 • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Remove gas-powered equipment from other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel the truck or trailer and refuel it on the spillage and remove any fuel-soaked ground. If this is not possible, then debris.
- Page 6 In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- 1.25 Unleaded Gasoline Capacity nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply SAE 30 (above 32°F) Oil Type on federal lands.
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert |U!Ul (1) 5/16 LockWasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Steering Steedng Wheel Extension , IIIIIIIIII, A_apter teering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys...
- 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 proper tightness.
- 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 clutch/brakepedalall the way down. instruction below to remove the tractor 8. Get off seat withoutmoving its ad- from the skid.
- Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE ,I CHECKLIST 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. REVERSE NEUTRAL NIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROe)
- Page 12 KN OW YOU R TRACTO R 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, ROS "ON' Position Attachment Ignition Switch...
- Page 13 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 14 USING THE REVERSE OPERATION • The average lawn should be cut to ap- SYSTEM - proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way months. For healthier and better looking down and hold.
- Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'n'ACH- CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called MENTS gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- Tow only the attachments that are recom- tion and formation of acids during storage. mended by and comply with specifications Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of the manufacturer of your tractor.
- Page 16 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, imme- diately move the throttle control to the fast position. Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder the temperature, the longer the warm-up).
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._?_"_,_ ._<_,_,_ ._-_c,_ F,LL ,. O.TES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence T ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 1#15 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades LubricationChart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Tem_nals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Befts Check Engine Oit Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
- Page 18 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- • When the engine is running with the ig- forming any maintenance. nition switch in the engine "ON" position BRAKE OPERATION and the attachment clutch is engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to go into stop at highest speed in highest gear on a reverse should shut off the engine.
- Page 19 V-BELTS ° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Check V-belts for deterioration and wear to sharpen while on the mower. after 100 hours of operation and replace • To check blade balance, you will need a if necessary.
- Page 20 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. slightly and turning counterclockwise. 5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close firmly in base.
- Page 21 CLEANING 1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. 2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel of all foreign matter. line with arrow pointing towards carbu- • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free retor.
- Page 22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT 9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac- IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to tor. side. If the following front-to-back adjust- IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both the mower deck is to be mounted on the front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE Measure distance between brake oper- BELT ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen The mower blade drive belt may be re- jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance placed without tools.
- Page 24 FRONT WH EEL TOE-IN/CAMBER 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves The front wheel toe-in and camber are not and inside all belt guides and keepers. 6. Install mower (See 'qo INSTALL adjustable on your tractor. If damage has MOWER"...
- Page 25 2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable Terminal Cover Keps to the NEGATIVE(-)terminal (C) of fully chargedbattery. 3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK "' cable (D) to good chassisground, Bolt awayfrom fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE Positive ORDER - (Red) Cable Negative (Black)
- Page 26 IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle ENGINE 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 by any non-road engine...
- 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 of acids during storage.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power ' 1. Raise cutting height/reduce 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2. Adjust throttle control. 3.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. Mower blades will mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 SCHEMATIC SOLENOID STARTER (Opl_ ,..I..W'_rTE ,9,_ --4-0 _ 0_-, pEDAL UP) CL",C.,S.,_ SEAT SWITCH GRAy i" REVERSE SW_ITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR i U__L,-' i SPARK PLUGS eu,_u_rnE FLIEL I (OPTIONAL) LINE BLUE CHARGING SySI_M OUTpLR 28 VO4-T_AC M_ @ 3eO0 RPM FUELSHUT43FF _OLENOID...
- Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 ELECTRICAL i"...
- Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga. 12" black 192749 Switch Seat 193350 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 110712X Switch Light 193374 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 193510X012 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Cardege 3/6-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H, 172105)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 ScrewThdml 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613 Hood Assembly Laser 184921 Bumper Hood Large 1.75...
- Page 36 TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transexle Dana D4360-140 175410 Pulley, Engine (See Breakdown) 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1,5 146682 Spring Brake Return STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 12000028 Ring Retainer 142432...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274351 STEERING ASSEMBLY ",1 _*_* _JL__.
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 186780 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 ENGINE • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester englne-bs,lcyl_4g...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle/Choke 17720406 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, Briggs Model No. 283H07-0399-E1 (See Breakdown) 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 169837 137180 Arrestor, Spark...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188716 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .2{3x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga. 121250X Spring 145006...
- Page 43 Decal, Battery DngdPsn Eng 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 138311 Decal, Uft Handle 193545 Pad, Footrest LH Decal, Hood Side 179768X428 163204 Decal, Fender Craftsman 179769X428 Pad, Footrest RH 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 196526 Owner's Manual, English 179128 Decal, Deck "B" 42" 196527...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 LIFT ASSEMBLY ,5 _ 1o',"_ 13----_...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767)( Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21132xl x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Gdp, Handle, Fluted 122365)( Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 MOWER DECK .146 >21 42_deck_man-t-path_3...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 72110612 Bolt Carr. Sh. 3/6-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 STD533107 Bolt 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 73900600 Nut Lock Fig.
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X ,755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T 105904X Spring, Detent 134394...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274351 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E1 24 | 148 DI 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1270 • ['1019 LABELKIT) 11058OWNER'S MANUAl. I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 11230OPERA]OR MANUAL] I132g REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 238O 1022 0,70 1029...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E1 6_ _ 729 % sosAt_ 697 e, 1270 1070 276 _ 947 _]_ 1005 3o3t_ 1266A Q 1266 0 3091 BQ3_ 310 l 579 e 462_ • 108A_J...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697132 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seel (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 391086 ° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694352 (_ Jet-Main (Standard) 697106 Sump-Engine 697492...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274351 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 491055 Plug-Spark 690968 o+ Seal-Valve 697151 Gasket Set-Engine 393456 Wire-Connector/Alternator 19203 Flywheel Puller 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 89836 Wrench-Spark Plug 694393 Solenoid-Fuel 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 691657 Screw (Float Bowl) 697122...
- Page 55 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 Js 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"...
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