Craftsman 917.274352, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...y built engines Before you start the r 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 prn Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ause 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 speedin _ the engine Repairs necessa_ because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanucal damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engin...

Page 3: ... 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 cro...

Page 4: ...d 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 the...

Page 5: ...or wear gloves 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 Before and while backing look behind ers before operating Stop machine if and down for small children anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless ...

Page 6: ...lic 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 Craftsmane product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all produ...

Page 7: ...l mummmn 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 1 Large Flat Washer 1 5 16 Lock Washer _ Steedng Wheel Adapter I Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge b 1 Knob _ Drain Tu_ For Future Usa Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...wn to secure iNSTALL STEERING 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 cure...

Page 9: ... 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 and object...

Page 10: ...roduct Please review the following checklist I All assembly instructions have been completed I No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps 4 Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin flated at the factory _ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to s...

Page 11: ... symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DRAWBAR LOADING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BAGGER OR DEFLECTOR DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result In death or serious Injury WARNING indicatesa hazard which if not avoided could result In death or se...

Page 12: ...sed 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 CLUTCWBRAKE 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 engine LIFT L...

Page 13: ...TOP position and remove 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 p...

Page 14: ...the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment 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...

Page 15: ...d 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 ...

Page 16: ...he 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: ...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 manual At least once a year you should...

Page 18: ... never op erate unless the operator 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 positi...

Page 19: ...nals 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 Replace belts if they begin to slip f...

Page 20: ...vent debris from falling into carburetor 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 ration of the cartridg...

Page 21: ...set parking brake 2 Place gearshift 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...

Page 22: ...n one side of mower only To 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 Bottomedge Bottom edge of of mower to _ _ r0o_er to ground ground k____ _l A _ T_Ground L ne _ I A 22 FRONT TO BACK ADJU...

Page 23: ...h brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 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 g...

Page 24: ...ect 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 snap retainin...

Page 25: ...ect RED battery cable 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 Label Red Cable Terminal Cover Keps 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: ...l clockwise then coun terclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions Release throttle lever Governor Control Lever Governor Plate Throttle Cable Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the...

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: ...oose 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 ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments secti...

Page 29: ... and trash under 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 Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refilltank with fresh clean gasoline Empty ...

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 i 5 _pAc_ I I 14 VOLTS AC MIN O 3600 RPM UGHTS OFF NOTE L HEADLIGHTS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATfERY 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 SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 ELECTRICAL 22 26 I I I I I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...P 27 73510400 Nut KepsHex 1 4 20 une 28 4207J Cable Ground6 Ga 12 black 29 192749 SwitchSeat 30 193350 SwitchIgn 33 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 34 110712X SwitchLight 40 193374 Harness Ign 41 71110408 BoltBIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uncx 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 AdapterAmmeter 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 90 180449 Cover BatteryTerminal 92 193465 Harness PigtailRever...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 2a 39 278 207 26 3s 2o9 208 2 37 14 38 34 145 34 ...

Page 35: ...nd 212 29 30 31 33 34 35 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 64 154798 142 175702 145 156524 206 170165 207 17670508 208 17670608 209 17000612 212 175143 278 191611 5479J 187801 174332X599 Lens Laser 192525X613 Feod FtrestPnt STLT 136619 Bracket FenderSupport 179716X613 FootrestLH 179717X613 FootrestRH STD533707 BoltRdhd Sht Sqnk3 8 16 x 3 4 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x l 2Tyt Bracket Asm PivotMower Rear Bra...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 1 drlve fender stlL41 36 ...

Page 37: ... 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 170 51 STD541437 Nut Cmwnlock 3 8 16 unc 197 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 198 53 105710X Link Clutch 262 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal 175410 Pulley Engine 173937 BoltHex 7116 20x 4 Gr 5 1 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Kee...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 STEERING ASSEMBLY steedng ol lt 64 38 ...

Page 39: ...1210 Pin 32 192757 Rod Tie 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy HlclSpr 5 16 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 186781 Insert SteeringWheel 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 186737 Adaptor SteeringWheel 42 145054x428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25132x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 190752 Extension Shaft Steering 46 121232X Cap Spindle 47 183226 FittingGrease 65 160...

Page 40: ...ENGINE 31 40 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 U I 78 _ 38 33 23 37 3 81 4 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester englne bs 1cy1_49 4O ...

Page 41: ... Screw Hex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine Bdggs ModelNo 283H07 0399 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Gasket Tube DrainOil Easy ShieldBrn DbrGuard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug DrainOil Easy BushingSnap Screw He Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x3 4 Screw Hex WshThdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer Split Screw He Head Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 S...

Page 42: ...eat Bolt Washer 13132x I x lOGa Clip Push In Hinged Nut Spring Seat Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat KnobSeat Bracket SwitchMounting 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 Ga N...

Page 43: ...Decal Chassis Decal V BeltSchematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal BatteryDngr PsnEng Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLH Pad FootrestRH Owner sManual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provided Service Item Only 5 106732X624 Rim Front 6 278H Fitting Grease FrontWheel On...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 2 3 4 8 I I i I I I 1 19 13 19 18 20 15 lift rh 1piece 3 44 ...

Page 45: ... Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Uft R H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex withWasher insert 112o13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 194209 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lilt 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All componentd...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 MOWER DECK 67 _ 40 68 146 4 149 I 42_deck_man t path _3 2 1 18 29 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...unc 150 Bracket Deflector 152 Cap Sleeve 158 Spring Torsion Deflector 159 Nut Push 184 Shield Deflector 185 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thdrol DOD PT Hex Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Nut Toplock Flanged 72110612 131494 73900600 140088 STD624003 137729 133944 139888 184907 178515 155046 165723 141043 149846 144959 165890 157109 158634 165888 171977 131335 169022 165898 19091210 169676...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 274352 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C O _71B 8 7O 6A 11 51 29 157 I 79 Model et S rlel I Chiffralcl J 48 ...

Page 49: ...Thrust Washer 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 632 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 83 778338 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 157 788088A 34 780194 Bushing 563 180...

Page 50: ...E MODEL NUMBER 283H07 TYPE NUMBER 0399 E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 943O 001 524_ 8420 1266 0 F 1019 LABEL KIT 1105 8OWNER S MANUALJ 11330 OPERATOR MANUALI J1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 1022 2380 1029 914 127o I 10_6 EMI_N LABEL I 35 1022J 1023 5240 50 ...

Page 51: ...L NUMBER 917 274352 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 283H07 TYPE NUMBER 0399 E1 1270 4311 1266A O 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 51_ 104 _ 1270 231 987_105 137 276_ 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _1_13 0 _ 643 1 0 1070 141A 51 ...

Page 52: ...98402 45 690564 Tappet Valve 305 697102 46 790400 Camshaft 305A 697103 49 697761 Short Block 306 697107 50 690193 Manifold Intake 307 691003 51 692137 oO l Gasket lntake 309 693551 53 690227 Stud Carburetor 310 690323 54 691148 Screw Intake Manifold 311 497608 73 697133 Screen Rotating 333 492341 74 697987 Screw Rotating Screen 334 691061 78 691003 Screw Flywheel Guard 93 690602 G_Bushing Throttle...

Page 53: ...4 654 690958 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 Retain...

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Page 55: ... 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 angle of the fold with the slope of the hill ...

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