Craftsman 917.27475 manual

Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN ° LAWN TRACTOR 18.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.274750 _] his product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Inst[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 8 Operation .............................................. 11 Maintenance Schedule......................... 17 Maintenance .....[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. d_IbWARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place[...]

I1. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents,which can result in severe injury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or [...]

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.Do not use a nozz[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 2.0 Capacity and Unleaded Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) 'API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed Forward: (M PH): 1 st 1.2 2nd 1.6 3rd 2.4 4th 3.6 5th 4.6 6th 5.9 Reverse: 1.8 Tire Pressure:[...]

Steering Wheel insert Steering Boot (1) Hex Bolt _c{ 5/16-18 x 4 Steering Wheel @) Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer a I I u Steering Wheel Adapter (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet (2) Keys 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench se[...]

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. Seat Seat Shoulder Bolts Flat Washer Adjustment Knob CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery[...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower hous- ing should be properly [...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST 6 G ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) oi OVER TEMP LIGHT BATTERY REVERSE FUEL OIL PRESSURE m ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGE[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Th rottle/Choke Control Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch ROS "ON&qu[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relativelyhigh; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operatingposition. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in p[...]

TO OPERATE ON HILLS _,WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slo[...]

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position,[...]

.A,NTENANOE SO.EOULE F,LL, OATES REGULAR SERVICE VICE DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems li_ R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ I_s li_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_s C Lubrication Chart if if 0 Check Battery Level 1_4 R clean Battery and Terminals if if Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts [...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION 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. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual). TIRES ?[...]

balancer.) NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not. • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downwar[...]

5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve. 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity[...]

MUFFLER Inspect 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" sect[...]

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and 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 pa[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the[...]

Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley Nut "A" Jam Nut TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with 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[...]

Engine Clutching Center ..Span Keeper Stationary Idler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle 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).[...]

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. 02614 Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY d_IbWARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttl[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 3ORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center Mower blades will not rotate PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires '_ when turning engine "OFF" 1. Obstruction in clut[...]

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SCHEMATIC 02831 193372 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 BATTERY m AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID STARTER BLACK GRAY IGNITION s_'_(:_ ARK -, GAP PLUGS UNIT (2 PLUGS O ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) [ BLUE _4 HOUR BLACK "I METER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 RUN B+A1 L+A2 START B[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 25 34 / / 48 28 27 ', } / /./_'- .............................. ,,,_o_1 .... ................................. / / / / I 1 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery 16 176138 Switch, Interlock 21 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga. w/16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 212 261 259 260 258 18 39 278 208 31 _/5 @/5 209 208 / 2_ 206 209 60 209 74 37 ,209 14 -37 208 chassis-Laser -It.stk 18 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 193510X012 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 13 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 185682X613 Hood Assembly 18 184921 Bumper [...]

TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 GROUND DRIVE / 26 27 drive-fender.stlt_38 $8[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 62 (See Breakdown) 63 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 64 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 65 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 66 5 121520X Strap, Torque 69 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 70 8 192502 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 74 10 STD561210 Pin, Cot[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 STEERING ASSEMBLY _2J_39 L i!2--37 _7" --'-'-"-36 15 15 steering pl,lt 57 46 / 10 13 65 68 67 67 67 43 / / 40[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 186780 Steering Wheel 2 184706 Axle Assembly 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 626614 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 10 175121 Draglink 11 STD551137 Washer, Lock 13 13651[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 31 29 37 33 38 81 14 23 72 62 13 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ÷ngine-bs, lcyF !7 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545X505 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 185115 32 140527 33 123487X DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle/Choke Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, B&S[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 4 3 2 6 11 5 19 13 13 20 20 32 _ 19 _ 15 13 -..........-......._ 31 . 32 Fift-rh.lpiece 3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring 13 STD624008 W/Plunger 15 173288 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 16 73350800 3 105767X Pin Groove 17 175689 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 SEAT ASSEMBLY 17 seat It.knob 9 12 I 11 10 8_ 8 6 "/ 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 188716 2 180166 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 180186 11 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. Clip Push In Hinged Nu[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 3 11 11 10 20 13 15 12 13 14 KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 193308 Decal 2 193595 Decal 3 186280 Decal 4 186281 Decal 5 138047 Decal 6 133644 Decal 7 191777 Decal 8 172331 Decal 9 186282 Decal 10 156439 Decal 11 186283 Decal 12 146046 Decal Oper. Instr. 13 191551 Replacement 14 160396 Hoo[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 MOWER DECK 67 il 47 142 117 119 118_ 5 6 1:21 42 D man-t-path stlt 3 16 14-- 18 i i 21 28 29 18 13_ 10_ 9_ 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 138971 -- 134149 -- 139775 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 23 177563 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _A 47 / 18 4 51 ,52 2g MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE Model et S_riel i Ch ffre c J 79 42A 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-5450 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 2 780086A 3 770128 4 776395 5 776409 6 778364 6A 778369 7 778330 8 792180 8A 792047 9 784352 10 784378 11 778334 12 778309 13 778368 14 778368 15 778370 17 786188 18 786102 20 792077A 21 792078 22 79207[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 307_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3@ 12 20@ 617 0 8680 9430 1022 1266 524 _ 8420 _ 718 !_ _ 552q_6691 @ 24 43,_ 741 684,_ 11_ 584_ _' 9_ 1264_ 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 238 @ ,¢ 35 1022 6170 616_::_ 1022 404 # 914 614 _ 54_ 654 643 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 525 [ 524F_ 1119_ _,_ %%_ 801 @ 803_ 310_ 579_46_ _ 503_ 802 729 697 _ 1040 305 % 1005 363# 1070 I044_ " 1051& 51[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 93_ 692 142_ 117 _1o6 105 _1 9_1°41 137 276 @ 950 108 127 G o47 51 1127 106A F®I 127A 276A@ 947A [_ NIKKI ] 1266 0 e,, 118 527(_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKETSET ,J 51_ 276 @ / 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 1270 105 _ 137 0 106 8 142_ 117,_ 231 "_ 987 ([...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 106 690577 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 108 690464 Side) 108A 695419 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 117 694352 4 697188 Sump-Engine 117A 699457 5 698147 Head-Cyli[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 310 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 851 692424 311 497608 Brush Set 868 690968 333 495859 Armature-Magneto 914 691108 334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 943 690589 337 691043 Plug-Spark 947 694393 358 697[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION LTI O7 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extrem[...]

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