Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 917.27404 manual

Owner's Manual (RRFTSMRN ° 21.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.274040 [_ This product has a mow emission engine which operates differentmy from previously buimt engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manuak Read and follow aH Safety Rules and Instructions before oper[...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules.......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 6 AssemblyPre-Operation ........................ 8 Operation ............................................. 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Maintenance Sched[...]

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

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Taft 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. • Follow the manufacturer's recommen[...]

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengersor children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interferewith safe[...]

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS Gasoline Capacity 4.0 GaJlons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30(above 32°F) APFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints WiO Filter: 3.75 Pints Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC GAP: .040") Ground Speed Forward: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging 16 Amps @[...]

Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON 1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end pa[...]

4. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake. 5. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 6. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion. 7. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position. 8. Release parking brake. 9. [...]

v" CHECKMST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: J All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps)[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST G G ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE t OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THINS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations 'with your tractor to familiarizeyourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Choke Control Throttle Control Hourmeter Ammeter Light Switch ignition Switch Position[...]

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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SE[...]

The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height[...]

Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWmNG CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- I_IENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comp[...]

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 7. When en[...]

MOWmNG TraPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the trac- [...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners If A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATmON If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TmRES * Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. 3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire[...]

ENGmNE OraL FmLTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AmR FmLTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or e[...]

WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER- VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brakepedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control 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 movi[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSmNG 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 WITH BUBBLE LEVEL NOTE: If necessary, check side-to[...]

Mandrel BOTH FRONT UNKS MUST BE EQUAL mN LENGTH Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRmVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be re- placed without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pull[...]

TO REPLACE MOTION DRmVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers[...]

TO ADJUST STEERmNG WHEEL AUGNMENT 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 TOE4NtCAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to aff[...]

Keps Nut Hex BoUt Terminal Guard Positive (Red) Cable Negative 't ' (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or d[...]

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 cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The iimiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. The carburetor has been [...]

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. _,WARNmNG: 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[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Wiii not start Hard to start Engine wiii not turn over Engine clicks but wiii not start Loss of power 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Loss of power (continued) 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. Excessive vibration 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6. Clean and regap or change spark p[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuem urfless directed to Sears service center Poor grass discharge i Headiight(s) not working i(if so equipped) i Battery wiii not icharge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning iengine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mowe[...]

SCHEIt_ATmC TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BATTERY RED FUSE WHITE BLACK RED SOLENOID I J STARTER BLACK BLACK i D i J PTO (DISENGAGED) <o i I CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) RED ELECTRIC CLUTCH I I • SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLUE (OPTIONAL) _ BLACK IIW SPARK PLUGS '................... A FFUEL I _[...]

ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 I I I I I / / / ! / 26 40 f I I i I i / 46 29 8O 7 / / // / i i t i i - l I I i I I i 34[...]

ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 176138 Switch htedock 21 175688 Harness, Light 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 8860R[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES 90 31 209"_ f 206 chassis-stealth,stlt 21 209 209 60 / 74 54 60 37 > 209 209 j14 38 / 54 278 _. 209 209 13 209 36[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 9 187934X428 Dash 10 72140608 Boit RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 11 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 13 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 175260X428 Hood Assembly 20 162026 Plate Battery 26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex,[...]

GROUND DR_VF- TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 33 144 36 52 30 77 23 16 @. 84 200 199 263 73 151 36 15 53 55 d_ive-h¥_Jro,stlt-69 38[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 GROUND DRmVE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON 1 - - - Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 62 123533X Number 314-0510 (See Break 63 175414 down) 65 10040700 8 165866 Rod Shift Fend. 66 154778 9 160889 Clutch Electric 69 142432 10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 71 169183 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy 1/[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY / i L_ _12 / / _=_36 91 ........ 88 46 15 4O 68 67 13 6 32 _ 87 34 / 35 67 steering stealth prem 3 4O[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 STEERmNG ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 159944X428 Wheel Steering 2 184706 Axle Asm 3 169840 Spindle Asm LH 4 169839 Spindle Asm RH 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 10 175121 Link Drag 11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8 12 73[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 2 1 14 38 13 32 I 33 112 33 23 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin 39 I "81 17 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 175437X428 2 191611 3 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 181877 10 162797 13 165391 14 148456 17 17060624 23 169837 25 187767X505 DESCRIPTION Control Throttle Screw 10 x 3/4 SingIe Lea[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 SEAT ASSEMBLY _13 17 12 seat Itknob 14 18 5 / / 25 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 192919 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 182493 166369 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Seat Bo+t Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga Clip Push-In Nut Hex w/I[...]

DECALS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 5 11 7 16 9 3 21 4 11 13 21 12 2o 26 14 15 10 17 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 187407 2 138047 3 192963 4 192964 6 146046 7 164096 8 179128 9 192952 10 156439 11 192966 12 172331 13 133644 14 160396 15 187408 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Decal, Reflector, LH 16 192965 DecaI, Battery, Diehard, Sears 17 192962 Decal, [...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 LmFT ASSEfvIBLY 38 40 36 4 13 3 12 6 5 4 13 13 19 19 Fift-rh.lpiece 24 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 PART NO, 179504 159476 188822 12000002 19211621 120183X 175830 139865 139866 4939M 173288 73350800 175689 DESCRIPTION PIunger Assembly Shaft Assembly, Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 MOWER DECK 117 34 149 5 6 19F 21 144 ,.._.... 4s 140 - 55 , 138 21 2 _ 23 24 <, 6 29 27 18 42 D,elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt 3 46[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON 1 182032 Mower Housing 92 STD541437 2 STD533107 Bolt 94 132264 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 95 180533 Front 101 136420 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 102 71081010 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 103 19061216 6 178024 Bar Sway Deck 104[...]

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE o o MODEL NUMBER 314=0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142881 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 62 142887 5 169898 Block - Assembly 63 17041[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284oE1 267 '_ lss 11 265 267 252 [_ _o ___ lO3_ 017 o _329 REPLACEMENTENGIN_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1°68 °WNER's MANUAL I I lo36 EMISSION LABEL I 24_] 741 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I lo13 _1_!1 89 691 @ 20 @ 445 967 3O5 304 855 51 1027 D s9 447A 526 501 5O[...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0284=EJ 1j y 3{_ 227 635 505 385 788'_ _ 387 628 918 0 _' 868 211 209 _ 562 1022 % 914 231 108 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 105 _ 104 51 633 276 @ 51A/'_-_ #87 51B _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET SlB 552 r_ 552A ,_ 742 @ 404 _:_ 552A 691 633 lO5 1127 276 @[...]

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 BRIGGS ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284=E1 74I_ 334 lO7O _ _ 1005 332 _ ,_ 75 @ 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 @ 9 _ 12 51B _ 51A 726_ 695 _) 185 0 a68 _P 943@ 1022_ 842 691 524 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 _) 7_ 51@ 1022 _ 51A_ 51B 573 405 544 % 697 52[...]

TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER407577,TYPE NUMBER 0284°E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 699751 Cylinder Assembly 117 698784 JebMain (Standard) 2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 118 699820 JebMain (High Altitude) 3 391086 _ Seal_Oil (Magneto Side) 121 699814 KibCarburetor Overhaul[...]

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274040 BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 407577,TYPE NUMBER 0284=E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 383 19374 Wrench-Spark Plug 842 691031 385 691108 Screw (Fuel Pump) 847 499602 387 808656 Pump-Fuel 851 493880 404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 855 691011 405 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865 691012 445 [...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O1 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 extreme ca[...]

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