Craftsman 917.274953 manual

Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN'I GARDEN TRACTOR 21.0 HP, 46" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Model No. 917.274953 I _ This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instr[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16 Maintenance .................[...]

IMPORTANT:. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. &Look for this symbol to point out • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely important safety precautions. It means necessary. Always look down and CAUTION[...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overtum 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. • Follow the manufacturer's recomme[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or 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 i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and Type: Oil Type API-SF-SJ): Oil Capacity: 5 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) W/Filter:. 4.5 Pints W/O Filter: 4.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC '_Gap: .030') Ground Speed Lo: Hi: (MPH): 0.7 1.7 1.4 3.3 2.3 5.4 Reverse: 0.9 2.1 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 [...]

Video Cassette For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet 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, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPAC[...]

ADJUST SEAT I. Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs. 2. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 3. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 4. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. 5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. NOTE: You may now[...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated 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 MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. S[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or In literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1_ LIGHT L FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING[...]

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Height -Range Shift Lever Adjustment Knob Gear Shift Lever Our tractors conform to the safe[...]

The operationof any tractor can result in foreign objectsthrown into the J eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety I 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 wom over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SE[...]

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-112 inches dud[...]

TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi- tion. • Do nct push or towtrector at morathanfive (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is close[...]

• 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 engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke [...]

REGULAR SERVICE i_'(/"¢W_/CWr,'/CWr//CP'(fCWr_,t'_,;_r S E RVIC E DATES Check Broke OpemUon Cheo_ Tire p_ _1_ R c_ _ u_ F=_ra 1_5 If T L_ 0.. I/ 0 c_ B=._ L,,_ R c_ eaa,Ny =,_d Tem,a_,_ If/' l/ Check Trans.,de Cooang i/ Ch_ V-Genl I_ Change E_ne Oil (w,lh olt filter) I_'_ E Ch=_ F-_ O= (wU_,t oa It_ 1/1_ N C_n _ [...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See =[...]

• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATI'ERYAND TER[...]

ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER 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 ev[...]

WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY i_ 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 part[...]

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop [...]

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractoron a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Remove screws from LH. mandrel cover and removecover. 3. Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley. 4. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. 5. Remove belt from idler pulleys. 6. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have a[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). 2. Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). 3. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from[...]

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet In highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. IMPORTANT:. Check Brake Adjustment. Clutching Flat Idler Engine With Parking Brake "Engaged"[...]

Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL - 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL - 1. Block rear axle securely. 2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to all[...]

Terminal ..::; ex Access :: _ _ _ Bolt Door :----'_'fl_ _ _' ][----Positive i L_ _L (Red) Terminal _ I _. _ Cable Guard "_ _ "(_egb_ive (Black) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT 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[...]

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. 2. Remove air cleaner cover, fil[...]

Immediately prepareyour tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor 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 winte[...]

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 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 3. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. 7 Wa[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration Englne contlnues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 9. Water in fuel, 10.Spark plug wire l[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" _henturnlng _ngine"OFF" CAUSE 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower dr[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 l AMMETER i ;wrrcH REO SOLEN_D ST_TER IGNmON s_CH O_ M+G+A1 _ ÷ B+A|I L+A2 ON B+A1 NONE +E+AI WIRING I_U_TED C_S NO_: IF WIRING INSULTED CLIPS WERE RE_VED FOR SERVICING OF UN_, _ S_W BE REP_CED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. I SEAT SWrTCH FUEL _dUT'OFF SOLENOID I HEADLIGHTS PTO SWITCH __ l,o_.oN [ [...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 12 29 l 33 T .... I I I I 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 176138 Switch Interlock 21 175688 Hamoss Socket Ught W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 1507[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 138 158 37 17 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 180372 Rail, Frame RH 67 2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 68 4 73680700 Nut, CrownlockHex 7/16-14UNC 70 5 163976X428 Dash YI"GT 2 Cyl 84 6 157882 Dash, Lowar Vgt One Piece 85 7 177204(_ Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 86 8 145166 Support, Battery 88 14 175259X558[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 GROUND DRIVE 28 39 36 27 69 3 29 66 47 62 4 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 39 74321016 5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 5/6-16 40 178575 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 41 73931000 7 149176 Wheal, Hub Assembly 42 8883R 8 12000034 Klip, Ring 46 145170 9 14[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 STEERING ASSEMBLY 2O 23 34 31 27 42 / / / I / I 7 8 4O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 139768 2 178557 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6_66H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 175572 19 156011 20 172020X428 21 100711L 22 155105 23 152927 24 19133812 25 STD523710 26 139769 27 336[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 25 21 _ 20 16 39 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV624-65577 2 149723 Muffler 8 121361X Pulley V-Idler 9 177748 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine 10 175287 Boshing Long RH 11 170056 Clutch Electric 12 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clth 15 179115 Tank Fuel Rear 18 179124X[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 180597 2 180166 3 14O675 5 145OO6 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 180186 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pivot Fender Strap, Fender Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18Uncx 3/4 w/Sems Pan, Seat Brac[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 9 1 16 1"_ 19 15 8 4 10 12 1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 177423 2 164085 3 171702 4 171703 5 149516 6 133644 8 177415 9 1632O4 10 156439 11 181249 12 146047 DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Panel Decal, Dash Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm Decal, Maintenance Decal SD[...]

LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 42 43 36 73 34 31 23 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. I 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 32 137150 2 180045 Shaft Asrn., Lift Vgt 34 137167 3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 35 138057 4 1200(X_2 E-RingTruam#5133-87 38 155097 5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-I/4 x 16 Ga. 39 123935X 6 71110624 Bolt, Rn [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 MOWER DECK 45 46 49 I 49 41 46 116 117 >3O 32 19 117 21 26 18 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. I 156948 DeckWeldment 36 STD551037 3 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 37 131494 5 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 38 156086 6 178024 Bar SWay Deck 39 144917 8 850857 Boll, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 40 137273 Gr. 8 41 17060620 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy., Unplated 3/8 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 TRANSAXLE 7 23 _. 28 29 $ 7 48[...]

TRANSAXLE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 4197R 2 12O00O34 3 4199R 4 42161:1 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 174728 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 49asP, 12 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 62781"1 16 633A63 17 8118M 18 8740H1 19 122238X 2O 4218R 21 625;d'11 22 7810H 23 626a4 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 139111 27 4S66R 28 122254X 29 6269H 3[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I _--13 I 4 CRANKCAS_ O_Ig O 5O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577 HEADNALVF./BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 (Includes 2, 3, 5) 2 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 3 24-[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65577 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I s_- V AIR INTAKE J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 14--'1. _ 13_. e--s 14 13 11 $ 52[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577 IGNmON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 16- (Incl. 2-4) S) 2 24-100-01-S Nut plastic (3) 2 M-403025-S Screw, hex. [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577 STARTING SYSTEM J / 3 b | OIL PAN/LUBRICATION J 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) 2 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 4-7) 3 M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8xl.25 4 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid 5 2[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65577 CRANKSHAFT J EXHAUST I FUEL SYSTEM I / 1 ® _p 7 8 lf0 9 "_ /_ _/.#,,_ 8 13 14 58[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65577 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (includes 2) 2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED -- PA-65577 Replacement Engine - - 24-7[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted 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 t[...]

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