Craftsman 917.274033, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...uilt 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engi...

Page 3: ...hrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place...

Page 4: ...ponsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ...

Page 5: ...f children enterthe area Beforeand when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Removeobstaclessuch as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choosea low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a...

Page 6: ...ources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 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 m...

Page 7: ...Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...at without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely Adjustment Knob NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest ...

Page 9: ...y and reinstall from the bottom as shown To adjust gauge wheels see the Operation section in this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE if previously removed 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 2 Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown 3 Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck 4 Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck _...

Page 10: ...u receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist v All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin f...

Page 11: ...KE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT t BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION A A Jl_lIlllll_Itt DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if n...

Page 12: ...ing or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION...

Page 13: ...e choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage Position Control Lever Disengaged Parking Brake Push in to Position Engaged Position Disengage STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move gearshift lever to neutral N posi tion ENGINE Move throttle ...

Page 14: ...e You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher...

Page 15: ... system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may oc...

Page 16: ...e clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the ...

Page 17: ...ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixt...

Page 18: ...ADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approve ...

Page 19: ...osity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R Check your engine oil level more frequent ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing ...

Page 20: ...and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each se...

Page 21: ...ket by removing retainer spring 5 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 6 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 7 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor iMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links TO iNSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachmen...

Page 22: ...ad justing Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower to _ _ _ _ _ Mower to Aq t Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that th...

Page 23: ...justable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle 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 must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Place gear shift lev...

Page 24: ... should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral N lock gate position The adjustment is preset at the factory however if adjustment is needed proceed as follows 1 Make sure transaxle is in neutral N NOTE When the tractor rear wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral 2 Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel 3 Position the gear shift lever in the neu tral N positi...

Page 25: ...tc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Remove terminal guard 3 Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 4 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 25 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery ter...

Page 26: ...ses the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mix ture Turning the idle mixture valve out counterclockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture 26 IMPORTANT Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight PRELIMINARY SETTING 1 Air cleaner assembly must be assem bled to the carburetor when making...

Page 27: ...ing in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 28: ...ose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gas oline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 29: ... Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carbure tor refill...

Page 30: ...5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed ...

Page 31: ... OFF M G A1 NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO ON LIGHTS B A1 L A2 PROPERLY SECURE YOUR ON B A1 NONE WIRING START B S A1 NONE 02762 O O SPARK PLUGS 0 _ 1o _ _ LFUEL SHUT_OFFI CH2RpG N_ S ST_MOUl Um _I_NFNPE_TE D T RED _ _ PTO SWITCH HEADLIGHTS G F C POSITION CIRCUIT WIRING INSULATED CLIPS IGNITION SWITCH NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED OFF C G B H CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR ON C F B E A D H B DA REMOVABLE NON REMOVA...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 ELECTRICAL 41 22 26 4O 12 11 I I I I I _ 55 1 i 46 29 I I 12 32 ...

Page 33: ...8860R Cable Starter 25 146148 Cable 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch ignition 33 140403 Key 40 188031 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 178861 Solinoid w brass plunger 45 122822X Ammeter 46 169635 Hourmeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 55 17490508 Screw Thd Roll 5 16 18 x 1 2 ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 217 10_ 11 209 __ 209 209 60 54 278 2_ chassis stealth silt 22 F 206 74 142 209 _14 38 37 J 38 4 209 34 ...

Page 35: ... 8 18 x 7 8 58 175351 Duct Hood 59 187495 Bushing 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 64 174997 Dash Lower 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 90 124346X Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1 4 Zinc 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 148 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 154 161897 Bra...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 GROUND DRIVE 69 35 37 36 34 5Of I _202 150 48 27 151 49_ 51 47 120 j _ 62 drive fender stlt 45 36 ...

Page 37: ...680400 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 163 74780416 38 179114 Pulley Composite Flat 165 165623 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 unc x 2 3 4 166 17490510 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 168 165492 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 169 165580 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 170 187414 49 123205X Retainer Belt 197 169613 50 72110612 Bolt 198 169593 51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 16 unc 202 72110614 53 1...

Page 38: ...STEERING TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 _72 J J 41 _ 42 37_ 82 68 J 46 r 40 87 32 _5 94 34 35 steering stealth prem 7 38 ...

Page 39: ...10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 35 73540500 Nut 5 16 24 unf 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 40 73540600 Nut 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 163888X428 Boot Steering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 1 1 4x16Ga 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle 67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 68 169827 Axle Brace 71 175146 Steering Asm 72 19183812 Washer ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 2 1 14 38 13 32 33 112 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester engine bs intek twin 39 23 J 17 81 I 4O ...

Page 41: ...3 165391 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain oil 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Heat 25 187767X505 Control Choke 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Fiat Scrn 31 179022 Tank Fuel 4 0 Rear 32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose Black 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 72 183906 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 ...

Page 42: ...at Cprsn Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Sprin...

Page 43: ...ement Parts 193420 Reflector RH DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Wheel Decal Fender Operator Inst Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Decal Deck level Pad Footrest ST LT LH Pad Footrest ST LT RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X6...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 LiFT ASSEMBLY 12 3 5 4 13 19 32 32 13 19 20 18 2O 15 lift rh 1 pc silt 9 44 ...

Page 45: ... H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 10 G...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 MOWER DECK 1 117 46 1 34 5 6 55 140 101 102 21 21 149 138 18 116 21 2 23 24 25 26 27 42 D elec t path adjwl stlt 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 Pulley Mandrel 149 165898 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091210 34 72110612 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 159 STD533717 36 173438 Pulley Idler Flat 182 179126 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 183 163552 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 184 19131410 45 STD624003 Retainer 130794 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 54 178515 Washer Hardened 55 155046 Arm Idler 181542 56 122052X Spacer Retain...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 47 13 18 4 83 13 29B 58 MODEL andSERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 57 58 48 41A 51 52 59 81 29 35 157 42A 48 ...

Page 49: ... Spacer 1 130 X 695 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 20 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID x 062W 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 66 776422 Input Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaini...

Page 50: ...MBER 0284 E1 216 lO 265 267 222 188 265 267 1026A _ 703 4 _C_ i 287 4 524 _ _ 252 0 p_ 750 _1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 467 445 967 305 1019 LABEL KIT 304 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 24 d 741 855 1013 1330 REPAIR MANUAL J 89 691 20 447A 51 51A 1027 69 e 526 _ 501 g5 5O ...

Page 51: ...R 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0284 E1 35_ 1022 3e_ 1029 11oo _ 7_ _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 105 _ 104 51 633 e 276 987 _ 51A 51B _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 552 552A 742 404 O 552A 8 691 1022 562 231 108_ 633 W W _1 130 13 _ c 87ke O o 270 lO5_ 13__J 104 27_ 1127 276 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274033 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0284 E1 1070 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ 7 1022 51A_ 51B 579 405 510 513 783 _1 803 544 697 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...ntrol 26 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 216 691022 Link Choke 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 219 698231 Gear Governor 28 690229 Pin Piston 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 29 Rod Connecting 222 698761 Bracket Control See Reference 16 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 240 691035 Filter Fuel 34 499597 Valve Intake 25...

Page 54: ...1035 691042 668 691215 Spacer 1036 695704 691 690657 Seal Governor Shaft 1051 691265 695 693149 Screw Ring Gear 1054 280275 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1058 275475 703 691010 Clip 1059 698516 718 690959 Pin Locating 1090 691293 726 499612 Gear Ring 1095 699822 741 690980 Gear Timing 1100 690973 742 690328 Retainer E Ring 1119 691183 750 696999 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1127 690992 783 693058 Gear Pinion...

Page 55: ...pes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is 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 Compare the ang...

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