Craftsman 917.274350, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ...necessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbutnot limitedto damage causedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec tricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engine oil failureto k...

Page 3: ...des Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when ...

Page 4: ...nd in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in th...

Page 5: ...s and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating 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 Nev...

Page 6: ...ublic Resources 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 prod...

Page 7: ... 18 x 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter i I I i Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer 1 5 16 Lock Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x1 3 16 x12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...RING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter 6 Assemble large flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 hex bolt and tighten se curely 7 Snap steering wheel ...

Page 9: ...ion 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people ...

Page 10: ...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 flated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side...

Page 11: ...ty damage SLOW IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY t FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 whi...

Page 12: ... 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 SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engi...

Page 13: ...ove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always st...

Page 14: ...t clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM 1 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON posi tion 3 Look down and behind before backing up 4 Move ge...

Page 15: ... gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel 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 n...

Page 16: ...the area that has already been cut Have the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished J 00272 If grass is...

Page 17: ...does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments 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 ma...

Page 18: ...tor is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ig nition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to go into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch is ...

Page 19: ... brush until bright 4 Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly 5 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Repla...

Page 20: ...o prevent debris from falling into carburetor _ Handle Slots NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Place new pre cleaner and cartridge firmly in base 6 Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover 7 Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterio ra...

Page 21: ...ft lever in neutral N position 3 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position 4 Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key 5 Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped 6 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor 1 Place attachment cl...

Page 22: ... raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting Bottom edge Bottom edge of of mower to ____ ioo_ v r rpow er to ground ground I i_ _i n Arm Lift Link _ Adjustment Nut 22 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 23: ...ake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 3 Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gea...

Page 24: ...ccurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheels have a square key Do not lose 3 Repair tire and reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and...

Page 25: ... to positive terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely Slide terminal cover over terminal 5 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Seat Label Positive Red Cable Terminal Cover Keps Nut _ Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the ...

Page 26: ...pply 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 carbureto...

Page 27: ...al 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 carburetor are...

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: ...r mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 2 3 4 5 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 Empt...

Page 30: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 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 between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 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 slow...

Page 31: ... _ I 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM DIODE I ALTERNATOR I _ C7 T _ 4_ j_ _J _A F LIGHT SWITCH I _ L 14 VOLTS AC M N 3600 RPM L GHTS OFF BROWN BLACK NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS HE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 I 42 41 22 I I I I I 26 25 I 48 I j i I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...3510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193374 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 Adapter Ammeter 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 90 180449 Cover Battery Terminal 92 193465 Harness Pigtai...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212__ 3O 26 31 209 L_ 26 25 5 28 39 278 208 26 2O7 209 208 33 10 209 13 206 209 14 38 34 37 145 34 26 chassis Laser It stlt_38 208 ...

Page 35: ...riage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Laser Bumper Hood Large 1 75 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 unc x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Nut Grille Lens Asm Laser Includes Key Nos 29 and 212 Lens Laser Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT Bracket Fender Support Footrest LH Footrest RH Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2Tyt Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 GROUND DRIVE 57 _ 120 T _63 212 37 70 116 202 150 48 151 51 J t 26 75 26 27 drive fender stlt 46 6 ...

Page 37: ...0 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 197 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 04 57 130801 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal PART NO 175410 173937 10040700 154778 142432 134683 137057 121749X DESCRIPTION Pulley Engine Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 x Gr 5...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 J 97 _ _ 34 39 J i _ 42 _3 65 67 67 67 _ 40 15 steering_plJt 58 43 _ _ 43 95 2 30 I 38 ...

Page 39: ... x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 192757 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 F...

Page 40: ...ENGINE 40 33 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 i 33 23 37 72 62 38 81 E 78 13 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine bs lcyl 49 40 ...

Page 41: ...ex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine Briggs Model No 283H07 0399 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Gasket Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Brn Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Split Screw Hex Head Cap 5 16 18 x 3 ...

Page 42: ... Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 174648 Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Gr 5 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 G...

Page 43: ...sis Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH Pad Footrest RH Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 1 _ 5 8 4 10 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front Tire Not Provided Service Item Only 106732X624 Rim Front 278H Fitting Grea...

Page 44: ...LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 11 13 6 3 2 6 5 32 13 19 1718 20 20 _ 16 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R 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 NOTE All component dim...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 MOWER DECK 67 34 146 31 30 4 1 5 6 19_ 21 42 deck rnamt path 3 18 28 29 18 21 23 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...1431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 150 19091210 23 177563 Bracket Deflector 152 169676 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 158 17720408 25 123713X Spring Torsion Deflector 159 72140614 26 110452X Nut Push 184 19131410 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 185 188234 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 130794 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex 31 187690 Washer Spacer 171639 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 33...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 3 5A 29B 47 8 70 6A 29B 13 15 426 180 _ 151 56 51 52 29 35 34 157 41A _ MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 48 ...

Page 49: ... 788092 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 76 780090 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 79 792144 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 82 778333 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 83 778338 Use As Needed 85 792154 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 87 788089A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 150 788093A 34 780194 Bushing 563 157 788088A 35 780193 Fla...

Page 50: ...R 0399 E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 146 _ w 741 868_ 943 O 20 6170 81_ 681 524_ 8420 1022 11019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 3_6 _Bil _ _ 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 24 _ 1022 83_ o_ 10_9 54_ 238 o 35 6170 1022 914 1023 524 O 4_ 12 2 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 474_ 50 ...

Page 51: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 274350 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 283H07 TYPE NUMBER 0399 E1 93 105 276 9504_ 1267 186C_ 127 0 947 1266 0 __ e 118 643 729 _ 9o6 _ 305A 697 _ 37_ 74 1070 1005 1 lO 801 _ 544 803_ 310 1 51 ...

Page 52: ...2208 Spring Governor 27 698469 Lock Piston Pin 216 691840 Link Choke 28 697099 Pin Piston 222 694042 Bracket Control 29 697126 Rod Connecting Standard 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 231 691636 Screw Choke Valve 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 232 691842 Spring Governor 34 695761 Valve Intake 238 691843 Cap Valve 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 240 394358 Filter Fuel 36 6912...

Page 53: ...958 Nut Carburetor 1266 691917 691 692407 Seal Governor Shaft 1266A 697123 697 690372 Screw Drive Cap 1267 697419 718 690959 Pin Locating 1270 697156 729 691224 Clip Wire 1329 741 697128 Gear Timing 757 697607 Link Counterweight 758 697134 Counterweight 759 697392 Pin Counterweight 1330 783 693713 Gear Pinion 789 698329 Harness Wiring 789A 790544 Harness Wiring 797 693167 Nut Brush Retainer 801 69...

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Page 55: ...s 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 aaong dotted line indicated above 2 He_d page before you so that its _eft edge is vertically paraHe_ to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fo_d in the direction of hill e_ope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle ...

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