Craftsman SEGADORA 917.274031, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ilt 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: ...wn 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 Sl...

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: ... if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such 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 Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...

Page 6: ...sources 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 likeall products it ...

Page 7: ... _ ower Leveling Wrench _Bubble Level Dr ain T_ For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...y down 4 Get off seat 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 ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls 1 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lev...

Page 9: ...mbly 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 dec...

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

Page 11: ...esult in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage 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 serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided migh...

Page 12: ...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 CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWIT...

Page 13: ...HROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage TO MOVE FORWARD AND BA...

Page 14: ...ust 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 on mow...

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 occ...

Page 16: ...umps Allow grass to dry before mowing Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a sec ond cut mow across perpendqcular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of ...

Page 17: ...e 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 replace the spark plug clean or replace...

Page 18: ...lades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bolt lock ...

Page 19: ...30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 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 the engine and afte...

Page 20: ... often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded mu...

Page 21: ...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 attachment li...

Page 22: ... measurements after ad justing Bottom Edge of BottomEdge of Mower to _ _ _ Mower to Gr un __ _ _ _l ___ _1 G r und o o e E TTA 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 obtainthe best cutting res...

Page 23: ...ith an adjustable 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 ...

Page 24: ...ansaxle 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...

Page 25: ...nected 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 terminal with hex bolt and keps nut...

Page 26: ... 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 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 carbu...

Page 27: ...actor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol 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 carbure...

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 t 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: ... FUEL _ GAP I ON TWIN CYL ENGINES WIRING INSULATED CLIPS IGNIllON SWITCH NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED I PosmoN I CIRCUIT MAKE J CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY I OFF IM G Aq NONEI SHOULD BEREPLACED TO _ON tJGHTSIS AI I L A2 _ PROPERLY SECURE YOUR I I_ _A l I WIR NG I S_AH_lU _ A11 N_ NE102762 I PTO SWITCH __ pOSiTION CIRCUIT HEADLIGHTS G F C OFF C GrB R ON C FIB ErA D H B _ DA REMOVABLE ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 ELECTRICAL 41 22 40 26 8O r t I II I I I 11 I j 1 i _ _ 8 25 16 I I I I I I I I i I J I 32 ...

Page 33: ...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 112 79 175242 So...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 11 60 58 54 278 2O6 chassis stealth stlL21 209 74 2O9 34 ...

Page 35: ...Panel Dash RH ScrewThdrol3 8 16 x 1 2 HoodAssembly Plate Battery Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Bar Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18x I 2TYT Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Screw 8 18 x 7 8 Duct Hood Bushing Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 3 4 Dash Lower Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Nut Self Thrd Wshd 1 4 Zinc Plate Reinforcement Bracket Swaybar Chassis BracketFootr...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 GROUNDDRIVE 1oo 52 ddve fender stlL44 36 ...

Page 37: ...aring Nylon 159 183900 36 STD551062 Washer 161 72140406 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 162 73680400 38 179114 Pulley Composite Flat 163 74780416 39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 uric x 2 3 4 165 165623 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler 166 17490510 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 168 165492 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 169 165580 49 123205X Retainer Belt 170 178394 50 72110612 Bolt 197 169613 51 S...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 STEERING _ F 68 72 l ___ t 41 _ _ 42 I 3 _o_ t _3 I 29 17 IS 67 67 steedng_ste alth_orem 7 38 ...

Page 39: ...x 16 Ge Ring Klip t5304 75 Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unt Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Steering Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer Lock 5 16 Nut 5 16 24 unf Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Nut 3 8 24 AdaptorWheel Strg Boot Steering Washer25 32 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Cap Spindle Spacer BraceAxle Bolt RdhdSqnk 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Axle Brace St...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 ENGINE 14 38 13 32 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine bs intek twin_39 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 1r87767X505 Control Choke 29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat 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: ...ew 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 22 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 24 10 182493 Pan Seat 25 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 121248X 72050412 121249X 123740X 123976X 124238X 171852 BushingSnap BIkNyl50 Id Bolt RdhdSqnk 1 4 20 x 1 112 Spacer Split28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 316 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap SpringSeat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 uno STD541431 Nut Hex ...

Page 43: ...310x428 184311X428 193119 193120 DESCRIPTION Decal Steedng Wheel Decal Fender Operator Inst Decal Fender Decal Battery Decal Hood Side Panel Decal Engine Decal Dash Decal Deck level Pad Footrest STILT LH Pad Footrest STILT RH Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 0 0 4 10 wheeL1 9 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 599O4 106732 417 278H 9040H 8...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 41 40 13 4 6 11 12 i 19 I 13 32 _ 19 13 _ 31 32 13 3 6 1 5 4 _ _ lS _ rh lpc st _ 9 44 ...

Page 45: ... 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 36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Washer t 1 32 x 1 1 2 1...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 MOWER DECK 117 16 21 28 29 27 14 5 149 19F 21 18 42_D elec t path adjwLstft 3 46 ...

Page 47: ...130968X428 Shield Deflector 143 157109 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 144 173441 Rod Hinge 145 173437 ScrewThdrol RollingWsh Hd 146 173443 Washer Spacer 148 169022 Pulley Mandrel 149 165898 Nut Toplock Flanged 150 19091210 Bolt Carr Sh 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 159 STD533717 Pulley Idler Flat 182 179126 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 uric 183 163552 Guard Mandrel L H 184 19131410 Retainer 130794 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 26 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 DANATRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D4360 180 27 36 20 21 53 38 22 31 32 25 59 16 47 48 59 48 ...

Page 49: ...31 x 1 45 x 494 66 160953 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 67 138244 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 68 108996X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 33 120406X Gear Spur 22T 69 160954 34 134796 Gear Spur 19T 70 120951X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 71 190993 x 061 72 120416X 36 2228J Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 900 189115 x 046 37 3413J Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 010 38 190985 Assy Gear Comb 12T 30T 3...

Page 50: ...R 917 274031 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0284 E1 213_ 216 _ 188A I _13 9 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 445 3O5 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 304 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I lo_ EMisSION LABELI 447A 51A_ 212 1_7 _ 89 0 5O ...

Page 51: ...TRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0284 E1 1029 1100 1022 1022 798 1022 211 209 _ t 14 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lOG O 104 _ 633 987 276 O 51A 51B 877 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A _ 552A8 742 6G2A 691 lO5O OlA 51B _ 1127 276 Ct 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 274031 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407577 TYPE NUMBER 0284 E1 52 ...

Page 53: ...pring Valve Exhaust 265 691024 42 499586 Keeper Valve 267 695134 45 690977 Tappet Valve 276 695410 O 46 699748 Camshaft 287 691108 48 698177 Short Block 304 695277 50 699801 Manifold Intake 305 691005 51 690949 I_ 1 Gasket Intake 309 497595 51A 699800 Q _Gasket lntake 310 690323 51B 699603 _ l Gasket lntake 311 497608 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 332 691059 54 699816 Screw Intake Manifold 333 691060 ...

Page 54: ...552A 690553 Bushing Governor Crank 1019 790094 Kit Label 562 690311 Bolt Governor Control Lever 1022 690971 Gasket Rocker Cover 573 691009 Plate Back 1023 499599 Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 601 691038 Clamp Hose 1023A 499600 Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 615 698290 Retainer Governor Shaft 1024 499054 Pump Oil 616 691045 Crank Governor 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 628 691108 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1026A 69098...

Page 55: ... along doffed 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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