Craftsman 917.274821, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...sly buimt engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manuak Read and follow aH 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 Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...snecessarybecauseof operatorabuse includingbut not limitedto damage causedby towingobjects beyondthe capabilityof the ridingequipment impacting objectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft or over speedingthe engine Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence includingbut not limitedto elec trical and mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage failureto usethe proper gradeand amount of engine oil failure...

Page 3: ...es 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 3 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: ...espon sibleadult otherthanthe operator Be alert and turn machineoff if a child entersthe area Beforeand while backing look behind and downfor small children Nevercarrychildren even withthe bladesshut off They mayfall off and beseriouslyinjuredor interferewith safe machineoperation Childrenwho havebeen givenrides in the past may suddenly appearinthe mowingarea for anotherride and be run overor back...

Page 5: ...aution 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 Never carry children...

Page 6: ...ode 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 REPAmR PROTECTION 6 Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repai...

Page 7: ...eel Insert Steering Boot 1 Hex Bolt R 5 16 18 x 4 Steering Wheel 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 Lock Washer Seat 1 Washer _h 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge __9 1 Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...HAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down 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 lef...

Page 9: ...n of this manual 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 _ WARN NG 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...

Page 10: ...ortably and tight ened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overin fiated at the factory v Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to sideifront to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling v Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check wiring See that...

Page 11: ...SWITCH 6 PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 4 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 which if no...

Page 12: ...achments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT UFT 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off mGNITmON SWmTOH Used for starting and stopping the engine LiFT...

Page 13: ...hen leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine mMPORTANT 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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this pos sibility always stop engine when stopping t...

Page 14: ...ed height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTmON Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Attachment CUutch Lift Lever High Position Engaged z 2 Position Low Position Deflector OPERATmNG mNREVERSE Your tractor is equ...

Page 15: ...a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil 1 Check engine oil with tractor on level ground 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for...

Page 16: ...ionshouldbewarmed upas follows 1 Be surethe tractor is on levelground 2 Place the motioncontrol leverin neutral Releasethe parkingbrake and letthe clutch brakeslowly return to operatingposition 3 Allowone minutefor transmissionto warm up This can be doneduring the enginewarm up period The attachmentscan also be used dur ingthe enginewarm upperiodafter the transmissionhas beenwarmed up NOTE If at a...

Page 17: ...nds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f T 1 J 00272 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos sible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir able clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate ...

Page 18: ...n 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 replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter as...

Page 19: ... the seat 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 shift into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch is engage...

Page 20: ...blades 2 are intact and clean 20 Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clip pings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUmD The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears o...

Page 21: ...5 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whbhever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 1 Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine 2 Remove cover 3 Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre cleaner from base 4 Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor NOTE...

Page 22: ...d plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line CUamp _ __ __ CUamp FueUFHter __ Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect pain...

Page 23: ... out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Small Small Retainer CUutch 8 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor mMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck...

Page 24: ...r link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal num ber of turns The two front links must remain equal in length When distance D is 1 8 to...

Page 25: ...jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission engaged position 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 gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or ...

Page 26: ...vice or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOEoIN CA...

Page 27: ...on 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor 3 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery 4 First connect 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 ...

Page 28: ...ving 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 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 carburetor adjustments 2 Be sure the thro...

Page 29: ...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 30: ... under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level dirty oil 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 Adjustment...

Page 31: ...ion section 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shift into reverse Engine continues to run when o...

Page 32: ...uipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Place ...

Page 33: ...S AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AtOP 0C 3600 RPM C p _RGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED n o SOLENOID _ 1 I o ooyo 0 o _ _ _ o _ e I L_HT SWlT_CH_ _ 14 VOLTS AC MIN O 3_00 RPM IJGHTS OFF NOTE 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 I...

Page 34: ...ELECTFImCAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274821 9O 41 22 i I I I 16 _ i i i i i i i 34 ...

Page 35: ...able Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 34 110712X Switch Light 40 193374 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 42 131563 Cover TerminaI 43 178861 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 90 180449 Cover Terminal 91 190270 Strap Battery Mount Front 92 19...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 274821 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 208 273 18 20 _ _275 278 39 58 278 209 208 2_ 2O6 209 209 60 74 208 chassis Laser It stir 46 36 ...

Page 37: ...ric x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crowniock 3 8 16 unc 90 124346X Nut 1 4 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder 166 189747 Screw Hi Lo 13 16 x 5 8 w Patch 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 208 17670608 ScrewThdrol 3 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274821 GROUNDDRIVE 32 3o 95 116 52 37 36 35 32 53 30 252 29 19 22 i 55 74 75 78 drive hydro stlt 53 8 ...

Page 39: ...69 165580 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 197 169613 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc 198 169593 53 105710X Link Clutch 202 72110614 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 212 145212 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 245 178122 57 178138 V Belt 246 178121 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 247 181462 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 250 17060612 62 8883R Cover Pedal 251 17060516 63 175410 Pulley Engin...

Page 40: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274821 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY T 97 C _ p 34 jl _39 _ _ i_ i _y _ _ _36 44_ 4 88 L 29 46 68 65 82 _ __ 40 89 _ 15 15 _ t _ _ T 2 10 30 steering pl lt 57 68 67 67 67 43 _ _ 4395 8 _ f 4O ...

Page 41: ... Race Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Ktip Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexfiange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 5 16 Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 11 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 Ad...

Page 42: ...6 E1 Muffler Exhaust Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Pad Spacer Line Fuel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad IdIer 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh ThdrI 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 62 10010500 Washer Split 72 71070512 Sc...

Page 43: ...ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Hd Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Hg Gr 5 Zinc Bol...

Page 44: ...193810 Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Steering Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Disconnect Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s EngIish Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 wheeb 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap Tire 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube ...

Page 45: ...0 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x 1 x21 Ga 19 139868 6 120183X Bearing NyIong 20 163552 7 125631X Grip HandIe Fluted 31 169865 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring DESCRIPTION Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc Trunnion Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered Nut Crownl...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917 274821 MOWER DECK i147 i 30 113 111 116 _2 119 118 _ 5 6 f 19 21 42 D man t path stlt 3 21 28 29 _117 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...rewThdro RollingWsh Hd 150 19091210 31 187690 Washer Spacer 152 169676 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 158 17720408 33 178342 Nut Toplock Hanged 159 STD533717 34 72110612 Bolt Cart Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 184 19131410 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 185 188234 40 73900600 Nut Lock Hg 3 8 16 uric 130794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd RotI 1 4 20 x 5 8 171491 48 133944 Wash...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274821 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 106 6 31 87 200 3 25 22 203 208 lOO 210 48 ...

Page 49: ...065 Washer 627 ID 091W 113 786199 Sleeve Ass y Incl 157 31 780189 Washer 563 ID 062W 114 786200 Sleeve Ass y dnci 87 36 790071 Brake Disk 115 786198 Sleeve Assembly Incl 87 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 127 784384 Shift Lever Ass y dncl 109 38 799021 Brake Pad 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicon 40 792204 RolI Pin 25 157 788102 Oil Seal 9 16 1D 41 790102 Brake Lever 180 730229 BOil Spec 80W90 42 792...

Page 50: ...BER 0296oe1 307 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20_ 6170 868 943 o O22 524 _ 842 O 1266 24 _ 434 16 146_ 741 684 11_ 584_ _ 9_ 1264I_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I I 1 I 48 SHORT BLOCK I I 1330 REPAIR MANUALI 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 750 15_ 200 89 1027 50 ...

Page 51: ...R o o MODEL NUMBER 917 274821 BRmGGS STRATTON ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 914 1023 1022 1022 238 6170 54_ 654 53_ 35 1119_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 525 105 276 1127_ 1091 127 O 947 51 ...

Page 52: ...L NUMBER 917 274821 BRmGGS STRATTON ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 31P777 TYPE NUMBER 0296 E1 305A 643 1267 968 801 _ 544_ 803_ 310 1 _ 5o_ 579 _ _ _ 462 I 797 802 729 697 _ 363 1070 1005 _ 1044_ 1051 _ _ _J _ 783 _ 74 73__ 52 ...

Page 53: ... Control 697263 Rod Connecting 227 691374 Lever Governor Control 020 Undersize 232 691842 Spring Governor 32 692852 Screw Connecting Rod 238 691843 Cap Valve 33 695760 Valve Exhaust 240 298090 Filter Fuel 34 695761 Valveqntake 265 691024 Clamp Casing 35 691279 Spring Valve Intake 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 36 691279 Spring Valve Exhaust 276 692255 O VVasher Sealing 37 697108 Guard FIywhee 304 6...

Page 54: ... Manual Choke 1058 275038 Owner s Manual 634A 690802 O Spring Seal Assembly 1059 698516 Kit Screw Washer Choke A Matic 1070 691058 Screw Flywheel Fan 635 691909 Boot Spark Plug 1090 691293 Retainer Brush 643 697155 Retainer Air Filter 1091 691333 Cap Limiter 654 690958 Nut Carburetor 1095 690190 Gasket Set Valve 684 697157 Screw Breather Passage Cover 1119 691183 Screw Alternator 691 692407 SeaFGo...

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 along dotted mine indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertieammy paraimei 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...

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