Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 917.274762 manual

Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMIIH°I LAWN TRACTOR 18.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.274762 [_ 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 a[...]

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

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. _IWARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place w[...]

II. 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 dispenser nozzle. • 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 no[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 2.0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and 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: 5.5 (MPH): Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI Charging Syst[...]

Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Hex Bolt (15)/16-18 x 4 Steering Wheel @ [L_ Steering Extension Shaft (1) Large Flat Washer u I I w Steering Wheel Adapter (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Slope Sheet 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 bolt securely. Seat Seat Shoulder Bolts Flat Washer djus,men, Kno @ CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery[...]

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- rect 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 L I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH O 4Y G o, I 6 ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) oi OVER TEMP LIG[...]

KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch ROS "ON" Position Lig ger Throttle/Choke [...]

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

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 operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. 1. Adjust mower to [...]

TO OPERATE ON HILLS _II, 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 [...]

TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. 2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. 3. Place motion con[...]

5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. 6. Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With mot[...]

FILL IN DATES /_/_X'x_'_/_ _ " AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_ _4 _/_/O.Oq. _" REGULAR SERVICE /_r/_'_r_VSERVICE DATES C hh :; kk Birakp r?sPe_;i° n _ Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners If ll_s If A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_3 C Lubrication Chart I_ I_ 0 Check Battery Level 1_4 R Clean Bat[...]

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 Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES[...]

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 horizontalposition. If either end of the blade moves downward,sharpen the[...]

Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Yellow Cal: Drain Tube 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 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. Rem[...]

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 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[...]

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. 9. Install belt onto engine pulley. 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[...]

3. Install mower(See "To Install Mower" With parking brake "Engaged" in this section of this manual). Nut "A" Mandrel Idler Pulley 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 a[...]

Engine Pulley Clutching Idler I_ J_ I Keeper 11 _,,_ TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. 2. Start engine and move motion con- trol lever until tractor does n[...]

If "jumper cables"are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT:Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system.The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. Seat TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each[...]

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. _ICAUTION: 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 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. Engine clicks b[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 6. ',cont.) 7. 8. 9. Faulty spark plug. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. Water in fuel. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug. 7. Replace fuel filter. 8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, cl[...]

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

SCHEMATIC 02836 193374 / 390 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1 RUN B+A1 L+A2 START 3 + S + A1 IGNITION UNIT ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) 8CUE HOUR BLACK METER I FUEL I (OPTIONAL) I LINE I ,, {I I I .... _, = _ CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN @ [...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 I I 41 I t I 26 34 29 I 16 ' i I I i I 93 _ I I I I I I I I 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 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 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 212 28 260 258 31 @/5 @/5 39 278 208 209 208 / 2_ 206 209 209 60 74 37 _37 208 chassis-Laser-It.stir 33 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 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 H[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 GROUND DRIVE 62 52 52 _ _o 36 .53 16 26 16 ; 22 _. 84 19 /" _ 5/S 2s _. .-__ 200 i 71_ 63 78 75 7876 73_16 drive-hydro.stlt 63 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transmission (See Breakdown) 69 142432 Hydro Gear Model 314-0510 8 192502 Rod, Shift 70 134683 10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 71 169183 14 STD551125 Washer Lock 1/4 73 169182 15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 74 137057 16 73800500 Nut, Lock Hex[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 STEERING ASSEMBLY t j I _,_ 34 I / zz _ 1 , / L 37 i _D _ _-_- 36 88 t 29 68 15 15 15_ ............ steering pl,lt 57 82 4o 13 65 68 67 67 67 40[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 186780 Steering Wheel 2 184706 Axle Assembly Cast Iron 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H 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[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 / 31 29 33 38 14 72 / 62 13 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.lcyl 48 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545X505 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 23 169837 29 137180 31 185534 32 140527 33 123487X DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle/Choke Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, Briggs Model[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_It.knob_9 12 5 // / KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 180597 180166 71110616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 180186 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 Nut Hex Lock w/In[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 13 11 15 lO 13 12 20 5 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 193307 2 193960 3 186280 4 186281 5 138047 6 133644 7 191777 8 172331 9 186282 10 156439 11 186283 12 146046 13 191551 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. instr. Decal, Replacement Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, LH. Decal, Battery Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, HP En[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 3 13 22. 48 2 6 11 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 • 1718 20 20 /-_ 16 15 lift-rh=l piece3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 PART NO. 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 DESCRIPTION Washer Asm Inner Spring Wi Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 MOWER DECK 158 67 68 185 46 2 55 i '" 142 !147 30 117 119 118_ 6 1S 21 42 D man-t-path stlt 3 21 28 29 18 119 113 23 24 25 26 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 48 133944 2 STD533107 Bolt 52 139888 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 53 184907 Front 54 178515 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 55 155046 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 165723 6 178024 Bar Sw[...]

4_ O0 73_ 79 17 _69 7 52 L53 LI08 [125 120_ 1 10_ 14 i28 f88 f113 1° 9 _88 r124 107 6 SEALANT 57 - 20W50 OiL - 78.80Z 127- SEAL AND O-RINO KiT -r ..< 0 -I z , _ oO m, r- , zN c O W m m _r- _z ..._c o _W ..._m ",4 ",4 ",4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 HYDRO TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 23 24 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 61 62 63 170351 Kit, Main Housing 64 142892 Main Housing, Machined[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 3o7_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 20@ 524 617 0 691 (_ 8420 1022 1266 0 691 @ 24 6841 11_ 584_ 9_ 1264 1 1270 7_9_ I 1019 LABEL KIT I I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I ] 750 & 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 238 1022 6170 616 1022 404 # 914 614 _ 643 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 868 _ 525 729 697 _ 1040 3o5 _ 1005 363# 1070 1044_ 51[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 108 692 117 93_ 1270 1266 1266A O 118 51 105A 1127 127A 276A@ 947A NIKKIJ B I 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 527_ 51_ 137 C=b Cb 95_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _' 1270 106 _ 1370 106 [_ 142 117_ # 231_ 987L_ 276 @ 0 634_ 1266 6170 1266A &l[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 106 690577 O Seat-Inlet 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 695419 Valve-C[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762 BRIGGS & STRATTON 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 Terminal-Spark Plug 311 497608 Brush Set 868 690968 o+ Seal-Valve 333 495859 Armature-Magneto 914 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) 334 691061 Screw [...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION L_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. & t. Fold this page atong dotted line indicated above. 2_ Hotd page before you go that its [eft edge is vertically para[_e_ to a tree trunk or other upright structure, 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of h[[[ slope you [...]

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